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609 August 23d Sir Information has been received at this Office that you have condemned Cato James (Freedman) to wear a ball and chain for one month without any trial. The Ass't Com'r directs me to say that you will hold the punishment untill further orders, and furnish this office with a statement of the facts in the case at once. Respectfully Your Obt Servant T. F. Forbes Lt. & A A A G James G. Brown Esq. Ag't Bureau R F & A L Sandersville Ga.