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[stamp] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [end stamp]

7. The Laws of Georgia No. 260 passed 15th Feb 1866 relieves confederate soldiers for acts committed before the final surrender of the army and forces of the late Confederate States, and makes them not liable in action of damages, or other action. Consequently, no suit can be brought for said property against William J. Mallard or those claiming title under him.

8. That a bona fide purchaser for a valuable consideration, without notice of fraud or defective title in vendor will be protected under the laws of Georgia "A. Fortiori" "et pro tanto" How much more should the Defendant be protected having purchased under a warrant from the assistant Provost Marshall Capt. Tullis U.S.A.?
Lee Charltons Ref - Page 140 and 3rd [[?]] 448.

9. Under the recent order of Major General Thomas, the title of horses and mules is not to be questioned which have been sold at Government Sales, U.S. Why then should the decisions and adjudications of U.S. officers [[?]] as assistant Provost Marshal be questioned and set aside by agents of the Bureau. Is not this engendering strife, and rendering life and property insecure under a constitution guaranteeing Equity, Fraternity and Equality?

Respectfully Submitted,
William S. Norman
Defendants atty