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done by the freedman, which ended by Duncan's shooting the freedman, and killing him, which he protests was in self defense, When I learned about the matter, the Civil Authorities had already arrested Duncan, they gave me the assurance that he would be brought to trial, therefore I took no further steps in the matter.

I am Lieut very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
(sgd) H Dodt
Lt 15th US Inft.

Official
Geo R Walbridge
Capt & AAAG