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Sept 13th R. Bunting Esq'r Sheriff New Hanover County Sir Will you please inform me of a Freedman named Bill James is now confined in the jail there, and if so what is the charge against him. please answer by letter and oblige Yours Very Respectfully Allan Rutherford Bvt Brig Genl N N Sup't So-Dist N.C.