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There are continued cases of fraud and physical outrage comitted in the vicinity which call for the intervention of Federal authority. Maj. Hoge has been relieved from the office of A.A.Q.M. and A.C.S at this post; but has not been notified to vacate his appointment as Judge of Freedman's Court. However the Major has felt unwilling to exercise the duties of the office until further instructions. We have been expecting the arrival of Col. Cadle every day and were about telegraphing, but the line was down, I would be glad to hear the decision of the office in the matter.
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
Sam S. Gardner
Superintendent    

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