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lived over there. and he came over on business was chased by the whites till he reached the River bridge when he made his escape, and was affraid to return. All this is being done by a class who style the Militia of the State of Alabama. That they have orders to arrest all Negroes and put them in Jail. and If they dont stop when halted they will be shot down – Now if things continue in this way much longer we may expect to see wholesale Slaughter what I have related to you is of every day occurrence - while I am writing this, two little Negroe children have been shot over in Girrard Al while they were in there mothers arm. Since this last affair Col. Woodall Commander of this Post has sent over a Squad of Soldiers to protect them. Very Respectfully Your Obediant Svt P. Slaughter Capt. & A.S.A. Freed. Bureau