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R. 16. L.M.D. 1867 R. 103 Cy Wilmington, N.C. July 7" 67 Rutherford A. Capt. Sub asst com. Reports assault committed on Wm Birnie, Agent of Bureau by C. Goodwin, Edwin McQueen & Archie McNair and recommends their trial by Mil. Com. Bureau R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comm. N.C. Raleigh, July 10th 1867 EM 272 Respectfully forwarded to Hd. Qrs. 2nd Military District. In view of the existing rebellious spirit in the Southern part of the State, and the better protection of the officers of this Bureau - it is recommended that the within named parties be tried by a Military Commission, and that they be placed under bonds sufficient to justify their appearance. Directions have been given that proper charges be made against the parties. Nelson A. Miles Col 40th US Infty Bvt. Maj. Genl. Asst Comr. [[stamp]] Rec'd. Hd. Qu'rs. Dep't. of the South. JUL 13 1867 [[/stamp]] in question and to forward proceedings to turn to you for approval. E.B. 945. 2 Mil Dist/67 Head Quarters 2nd Mil. Dis't. Charleston S.C. July 13, 1867 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Major Genl. N. A. Miles Col. 40th Inf. Asst. Com. of the Freedmens Bureau for N. Carolina Col. Frank has been directed to promptly try the prisoners before a Military Tribunal organized in orders from these Head Quarters. [[srike-through]] the prisoners [[/strike-through]] By Command of Major General D.E. Sickles J. W. Cline Capt. 38th Infantry A.A.A. General Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj Genl N. A. Miles Asst Com. Freedmens Bureau. Col Frank has been directed to promptly try before a Mil Tribunal organized on orders from [[tiger]] Head Qrs. The prisoners