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January 5th 1866 - Lieut G H. Harris, Agent at Houma, Terrebonne Parish reports that on the previous night Captain H. C. Laspet, Commanding Militia, employed as Parish Patrols, shot a "freedman" Cary Jackson - At the Coroners Inquest the only witnesses were two of the Militia, who swore Laspet was acting in self defence. Verdict was Justifiable homicide.

January 23rd 1866 - Captain J. S. Clark Agent at Opelousas reports that on Thomas A. McCrory's Plantation on Bayou Boeuf, St. Landry's, an old freedman Martin Parks, was ordered by the overseer McClary to whip another freedman; Martin refused saying "the law was against him;" when McClary instantly shot him fracturing his arm; and then compelled him to whip the freedmen himself. In this case, the Justice refusing to entertain a complaint - was arrested by Military Authority brought to this city. No action on part of Civil Authorities. - 

March 9th 1866 - Captain J. S. Clark reports one James Donovan (white) in the employ of Mr. McKinney, without any just cause or provocation - shot and dangerously wounded a freedman. Warrant issued, and Sheriff tried to arrest accused, but without effect.