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it had been done without his knowledge or consent. However it is quite apparent that [[strikethrough]] negroes [[/strikethrough]] in the opinion of the city Authority negroes have but few "rights that they are bound to respect." I will give this mode of punishment my personal attention, & will not permit an excuse. Very Respectfully, your Obt Servant D.W. Magee Col 47th Ill Comd'g Sub-Dis of Selma