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September 13th

Sir:

Adam Howel makes complaint at this office that Mr Harris of Hancock County [[strikethrough]] for [[/strikethrough]] with whom he had contracted to labor this year for half the crops, turned him off on the 6th inst. That he laid the case before you, and that it was finally decided by referees that he was entitled to $28.00 for services of himself & 3 hands which he promised at his own expense. The $28.00 he recd but is not satisfied with the decision of the referred in the matter as he says he is entitled to much more than that amt. from the nature of the crops. and has appealed the case to this office.

The Asst Com'r directs that you forward all the papers in this case - including a complete statement of