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June 1st

Sir.
Your communication of the 28th Ult in reference to the cases of Freedmen vs. R Q. and E. M. Cassels is received. and I am directed by the Asst Commr to say in reply, that if the Judge of the County Court is a just and good man, you will bring the cases before him, as it is preferred not to send a force to arrest these parties if justice can be done by the Civil Authorities, [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] & also requests that you will act as Counsel for. or advise these people as to the employment of Counsel.

Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
W. W. Deane
Capt & A.A.G.

E Yulee Esq
Agent &c
Walthourville Ga