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force and arrest Cook at once. Cook bears a fair character and I recommend that the case be tested before the Superior Court before taking further measures. The case at present bears an ugly look, and I am determined that justice shall be done. Very Respectfully Your obt Servt Geo S. Hawley 1st Lieut V.R.C. & Asst Supt Lieut Col Stephen Moore New Berne N.C.