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to us, thinking that we would dare not employ him under such circumstances.
A few days after, Mr Smith of our firm started to Mobile on business, and on arrival at Gainestown Landing there found the said Kit Odom, waiting for a steamer to convey him to Mobile, as he did not intend to go back to King.
After a brief conversation our Mr Smith, told the said Kit that he would employ him regardless of Kings threats, and to go to the plantation at once and report to the superintendent in charge, which the said Kit willingly agreed to, - since which time he has conducted himself well, and been a faithful worker.
Yesterday July 22nd 1867, about 9 oclk, two brothers, Kenneth and Nathan King visited our plantation, during our absence, and without any previous notice to us, proceeded to where the hands were working, and as you will see from Kits testimony which can be substantiated by other hands in the plantation, and committed deeds and intrusions not authorized by law, which should not be tolerated in a civilized community, and for the sake of the injured freedmen your immediate action is urgently desired as he has reason to fear that his life is in constant peril so long as he remains unprotected. We would farther state that for some time past we have not had a magistrate in our beat, consequently injured and helpless persons have no means of lawful redress or protection. 
Very Respectfully &c
Smith & Lambard

Transcription Notes:
Immediate and constant peril are underlined in original document!