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680
Sept 5th

Sir
Your communication of 1st inst has been received. The Ass't Com'r does not object to the punishment referred to in your communication providing that it is administered in minor cases only and with extreme caution - Agents of the Bureau have not the authority to issue "writs of attachment". In cases where parties refuse to comply with their decisions, where such decisions are in accordance with Circular Orders from this office, upon the facts being reported to this H'd Quarters, necessary steps will be taken to compel obedience to said judgments.

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

Joseph H. Taylor Esqr.
Agent Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Cuthbert Ga.