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outrage on Abram Butler, and added that he need not look to him for protection on his place, that he must look for himself, &c. Price understood this as an intimation that the gang would attack him next, and so felt compelled to leave the place and his share in the crop that had just been laid by.

There have been different reports from the south eastern part of this County, and the edge of Crenshaw, that gangs of men are riding by night and guarding the roads to prevent any reports of outrages being brought to this office.

This morning I received a note through the Post Office warning me and some other loyal men to leave this place in thirty days, or we shall be assassinated.

I hope that the troops will not be withdrawn from here at this juncture, and that some example will be made, if possible, before the military power ceases to be effective.

Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
Sam'l S. Gardner
Sub Asst Comm'r

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