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Washington Geo
22d Nov 1865

General Tillson

On visiting Lincoln County this week to hold the Superior Court I found in the jail five free persons of color: one confined on a charge of murder, the others for theft & breaking the peace. Not being authorized to deal with these offenders unless authorized by yourself or agents, I left them in jail to the great disappointment & annoyance of the people. If possible you should appoint some one to investigate their cases & make a proper