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his Book and accounts were presented to Capt Mosback, the agent of the Freedman's Bureau in
Columbus, by whom they were appraised and that
he set a day for hearing the Freedmen who failed to attend. He says also that he requested deLauney, one of your correspondents on this behalf, to examine his Books and papers.  Of this I know nothing and state the facts as something to which he is entitled. In conclusion I would say that I investigated the matter thoroughly, because I know that, sometimes, manifest and outrageous injustice is practiced upon Freedmen by the improper withholding of their hard earned wages. But in this instance I do not think that the facts elicited justify such a conclusion, and the judgment at which I have arrived upon them, is submitted for your consideration.
Very respectfully
Your Obt Servant,
J A Waddell
Judge of Probate
Russell Co.