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July 12th

Rev James Sinclair
Lumberton N. C

Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your communication of the 11th Inst and in reply would say: that all the papers you sent me which referred to Lieut Tipton to me and Lieut Tipton was also informed that it was no part of the duty of an Officer of this Bureau to interfere with the private business of Citizens. Any complaints you may have to make against any Officer under my command will receive attention if properly stated with names dates &c.

I Am Sir
Very Respectfully
Allan Rutherford
Bvt Brig Genl USV
Sup't. So. Dis't NC

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