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of the safety of my life.  I have numerous instances on record, where my authority is not recognized, one occurred yesterday the 8th in a case where two servants quarrelled and came to blows.  I sent for the aggressor to hear the case - by my old and faithful messenger - word was returned by me of the young Misses of the house (white) of the first families "that the servant should not leave the place, she did not care for the messenger, nor did she care for me more than she did for the messenger" - a black man".  Under these circumstances, and also because I am off the direct line of communication with Posts where I can get help, in case of trouble - I respectfully apply for an Officer and twenty men, immediately.

I am Major
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Wm H.H. Peck
Capt. Asst. Supt.