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July 18th

Captain
Your communication of 14th inst has been received, and the Asst Commissioner directs me to say that it is not within his power to interfere in cases of punishment inflicted upon feed-persons by the Civil Authorities of the State where such punishment does not exceed the kind or amount established by the laws of the State. The punishment (20 Lashes) referred to is what is provided for in the code of Ga for cases of assault & battery.

Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Theo F. Forbes
Lt & A.A.A.G.

Capt Joseph O'Neil
ASA Com'r
Thomasville Ga