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August 1st
Captain Justin Hodge
Asst Supt Br R F and A L
Captain
I send enclosed all the papers in the case of Smith vs Bryant.  I also send a detail of one non-commissioned officer and six men to aid you in enforcing your decision in said case. 
[[underline]] You will enforce their decision in this case, [[//underline]] and also notify all parties that any future interference in the matter will cause them to be arrested and confined in the military prison at this place.
As the Troops are much wanted here you will release them, so that they can return by the next boat.

I am captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obet Servnt
Allan Rutherford
Bvt Brig Genl USC
Supt So. Dist NC