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myself for induceing and enticeing 17 negroes to quit his employ (or their contracts) the case comes on the fourth Monday (22nd) of this month, and I am verry anxious to hear from you, to get your opinion and advice in this case before court.. and any other information concerning the Government and rights of freedmen will be thankfully received as we consider ourselves under your jurisdiction

Yours very Respectfully
N. A. Matheson 

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