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and property belonging to his late father, had the colored woman woman and children put in jail and after taking from her the last cent which she possessed (in her own right some $300.) had her discharged from custody, she subsequently returned to the place from which she started where she now remains in a destitute condition. The whole property involved is some $3000 or $4000 dollars.

Having no special instructions how to proceed in cases of this kind I will submit it for your action. The woman is in a very destitute condition and needs immediate aid.

I am Sir Very Respct
Your Obt Servt.
(sd.) James P. Butler
Sub Asst Com Bu R.F. & A.L.