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710

September 10th

Sir
Your Communication of August 28th reporting the case of the whipping of a freedgirl by one P. C. Gardner has been laid before the Asst Com'r, who directs me to say that your action in the matter is Approved. Unless the Civil Authorities of Henry County take steps to secure the immediate arrest and trial of this Man Gardiner the Asst Com'r directs you to arrest said Gardiner and place him in the Military Confinement in Compliance with General Grants Order No 44, until such time as a proper judicial tribunal is ready to proceed with his trial, reporting your action in the matter to this Office.

Hon S. C. McDaniel Judge, County Court Henry County has been notified of the above instructions to you.

Respectfully
Your Obt Serv't
T. F. Forbes
Lt. & A.A.A.G.

James R Phillips Esqr
Ag't Bureau RF&AL
McDonough, Henry Co Ga