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June 16th

Captain:
Your communication of the 11th inst has been recd and I am directed by the Asst Com'r to say, in reply, that the case of Capt Richardson will have to be brought before the civil authorities. But if they refuse to award him justice then it is suggested that Capt R- will appeal to the U.S. authorities. Civil law having been restored all case of this nation must first be allowed a hearing before the Civil authorities -

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Theo F. Forbes
Lieut & A.A.A.G-

Capt Jos O'Neil
A.S.A. Com'r
Thomasville= Ga