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NARA 723

[margin note]] June 6 67. HH Foster [[/margin note]]

Bu R. F and A.L
Kinston Lenoir Co. N. C.
June 6th 1867

Maj. C.E. Compton
Comdg Mil. Post.
Goldsboro N.C.

Major
I have the honor to forward to day for your consideration a communication from E.F. Cox Sheriff of this County dated Sheriffs Office Kinston N.C. June 3rd 1867 which has been delayed until the present in consequence of a sad bereavement to him in the loss of an only and very interesting child
The facts contained in that communication are too manifest and palpable to need but little comment from me for when it is shown that thirteen (13) murders have been committed in this County with a population that will not exceed then thousand (10,000) persons in the aggregate it must certainly show to you a most deplorable condition of society
This gang of desperadoes have so many in numbers and are so vindictive in their vengeance that the respectable and honorable citizens dare not expose their lawless acts for fear of the consequences that would follow such an act
The Sherriff of the County (Mr Cox) is an energetic and faithful officer who labors constantly for the benefit of society. His whole heart and soul are in the object of restoring law and order I have conferred with him