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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.