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[[left margin note]] Recd July 13 67
Ans July 13 67 [[/left margin note]]
[[right margin note]] 390-7 [[/right margin note]]

other laborers he is gone to Columbia. Geo Not an unkind word had been spoken to him I learn the offence was we ordered him to use the hoe instead of the plow which the other laborers state he had often remarked to them he would never hoe & if ordered so to do would leave.
I submit the above facts for your consideration and ask if I have no redress and if any what steps shall I take in the premises such acts are quite common in this Section as we are near the state line The above statement of facts I am prepared to establish by oath and would respectfully refer you to his Excellency Gen Patton as to who I am
The home of the Freedmen is Green Miller will be pleased to hear from your gen soon at the above named office

Respectfully
E.R. Flewellen