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Office R. F. & A. L
Fayette Macon County Tenn
Jan 31st 1866

Genl
I have the honor to forward report for the month ending Jany 31st 1866  I have registered (48) forty eight contracts and fined Patterson East ten dollars for using the following language in my office. I asked a colored woman her name  She said Louisa Meader. East remarked Louisa Nigger, goddam you. you have no right to claim the home of your for owner  I requested him not to use such language, and if he did not desist I should fine him. he remarked dam you show your authority  I had him arrested and made him pay ten dollars fine  I have expended for fuel stationary and office fifteen dollars

Verry Respectfully
your obt. Servt
Gilbra Seegraves
Asst. Supt. R.F. & A.L of 
Macon County Tenn

Bvt. Maj Genl C.B. Fisk
Asst Comr R.F. & A.L
Kentucky & Tennessee