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NARA 716 Sheriff of this County that I have endeavored to discharge my duties without fear favor or affection I am requested by many of the good Citizens of this County to apply for Military Protection In case a military force is not sent here then I beg the honor to again request a guard for the jail for without such guard if any of the prisoners who have recently escaped should be recaptured they could not be held in custody I have the honor to be Major with great respect and consideration Your obt Servant Sgd E.F. Cox Sheriff Lenoir Co No. Car.