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was satisfied in his own mind that Mr. Morgan was being persecuted and could not get justice, and as the Post Commander had refused to act, he took the responsibility, & was prepared to accept the result.
I found another case in which it appears he interfered without the proper authority. The following is a true copy of the papers in the case as found on file in the Sheriffs office.

Bu. R. F. & A L.
Office Agent Sub Dist of Yazoo
Yazoo City, Miss. Sept. 5th 1867.

Colonel Dyer,
Sheriff Yazoo County.

Colonel, 
You will deliver the