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Selma, September 18th

Lieut Gen. Shorkley,

Sir,
Upon consideration with friends I think it advisable, if convenient to yourself to bring my case before you = The few moments conversation I had with you, leads me to believe that justice will be done each, and all, and I feel an hesitancy in referring the case to Capt Gardner = and again going over all the particulars, alone. and of which you are now familiar with. If this is convenient to yourself as well as agreeable. I shall refer, and abide by your decision. if satisfactory will you please summons the parties to appear here before you - on any day next week. Thursday and I