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to appear to U.S. Dist Court to answer charge of stilling whiskey in violation of U.S. Int Rev law
A sense of duty prompts me to speak of the prase due Capt Hedberg in this enterprise and grattitude felt towards him by all Loyal and well disposed people of this and Clay County for his untiring energy, his march through the swamps and over mountains exposed to inclement weather to demand justice to unprotected innocent Loyal people in the remote localities
The unexpected appearance of Capt Hedberg in Clay County has caused a remarkable change for the good, arousing many persons to a sense of duty. As citizens the example has taught them to respect the rights of others regardless of color. and has enabled me to effect several satisfactory settlements for freedmen that had been pending for some time
Hoping my actions in this matter will meet your approbation
I am Maj
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt Svt
JF McGogy
Sub Asst Commissr