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July 14th

Colonel:
The Asst Com'r instructs me to say that information has reached this Office to the effect that an Order has been issued demanding that six (6) white men of Stewart C ounty whall be held as hostages for the safety of Fortune Robinson (col preacher)  The Asst Com'r does not deem such an Order as being prudent, and directs that if it has been issued it will be immediately recinded -

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

Bvt Lt Col T. A. H. Gaebel
A.S.A. Com'r
Cuthbert Ga.-