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Office Supt B R F & AL Huntsville Ala
Jan 16' 67
Respy ref'd to Maj Gen'l Swayne whose attention is invited to the enclosed communications. The outrages complained of are of no uncommon occurrence. Attention is also called to my report of outrages committed on Freedmen last summer while engaged on a Baptismal Ceremony in this city. This is the first time that I have called the attention of Maj Occleston to the bad conduct of his troops. Attention is invited to the answer received.
If my colored employees and others must walk the streets in constant fear of being knocked down by the ruffians of Maj Occlestons Company, and if officers are to be insulted for reporting such indignities, I would suggest that these troops be relieved and soldiers placed in their stead.
Signed John B Callis
Bvt. Col. U.S.V. & Supt.