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August 18th

Lieut E. B. Northup
Ass't Supt Bureau R. F and A. L

Lieutenant

I am directed by the Assistant Commissioner to call for a special report from you of all facts relating to the assault committed by one "Bill Sutton" on a Freedman in your District. You will make this report as full as possible, and if you can obtain them will send with the report the statement of any person who may have witnessed the assault, and of the conduct of any persons towards you.

This Report will be forwarded through this office, as soon as possible

I Am Lieutenant
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
Alan Rutherford
Lt Col VRC
Sup't S. Dis't NC