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2 94 M. (A G O) 1866 Jonesboro Washington Co Tenn September 13th 1865. K.15. (R.F. & A.L. Vol 2) 1865 G 299 MDT 1865 Griffith S.E. Agent F.B. M.12. (D.T.) 1866 G #31 W & others Encloses statement of a number of persons concerning the case of Rich'd T. Griffin (colored) who had both his feet cut off by Dr Williams. 4 enclosures. Rec'd A G.O B R F & A L. Oct 7th [[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. WASHINGTON REC'D OCT 14 1865 [[/stamp]] Bureau R.F & A.L. Office Asst. Comr Ky & Tenn Nashville Oct 10th 1865 Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl Howard Comr and attention invited to affidavits therein. I am of the opinion that Griffin was most cruelly and barbarously treated. It could not have been necessary to amputate his feet. I am of the opinion that the fiendish outrage was perpetrated in order to terrify and intimidate the colored people, thereby preventing them from making attempts to escape to the train lines The villains who committed the great wrong should be arrested and punished for their crimes. Clinton B. Fisk Brig Genl Asst. Comr. E.B. 129 G #31 B.R.F. & A.L. 131 War Department Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c. Washington Cot 16th 1865 Freed. Bu. 50. E.B. 13. Oct. 19. 1865 Respectfully forwarded to the Hon the Secretary of War for his consideration. His attention is invited to the endorsement of Brig Genl C.B Fisk, Asst. Comr. &c for the States of Kentucky and Tennessee. O O Howard Maj General Commissioner By Max Woodhull Asst Adjt. General In the absence of Maj Genl Howard J. Adv. Genl. Report rec'd Jany 18/66