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6472 W.D. Aug 30th, 1871

Hon. Attorney General

Sir:

Complying with his request to that effect, I have the honor to forward for your information, a communication from the Commissioner of the Bureau of R.F.&A.L. reporting [[strikethrough]] a late decision [[/strikethrough]] the action of a U.S. District Attorney in New Orleans, in entering a nolle prosequi in the case of one [[strikethrough]] colored man [[/strikethrough]] & two accomplices arrested & arraigned before [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] a U.S. Commissioner for obtaining bounty due another, under false pretenses; and, for the guidance of officers of this Department, will thank you for an