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677
Sept 4th

Lieut
Your report in the case of the shooting of the Freedman John Bennett by Mr. Byrd has been received. The Asst Comr directs me to say that your action in the above case is approved. You are directed to inform Mr. Byrd that by order of the Ass't Com'r the freedman Bennett is released from any further obligations under the contract between said parties, and that he (Mr. Byrd) will pay Bennett a fair and just compensation for the time that he has worked for Byrd subject to your decision

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

Lieut Geo Wagner
A.S.A. Com'r
Americus, Ga.