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June 14th

S. R. Bunting Esq.
Sheriff County of New Hanover N.C

Sir
Complaint has been made to me by Sarah Fillgan (Freedwoman) that her Brother Matt Fillgan is in jail on a charge of Larceny, that he Matt Fillgan was arrested and punished for the same offense last year. Will you please inform me what the charge is and on whose complaint made, also if the Freedman Matt Fillgan has been indicted and if there is any record in your possession of his having been punished for one offense.

I Am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servant
Allan Rutherford
Brt Colonel U.S.V
Supt So-Dist N.C

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