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Sept 15th

Sir.
Information has been received at this office that the Civil Authorities of Washington Geo have in custody an insane Negro man named Hardy.  That he is kept chained by the leg in a small building outside of the jail, where he is constantly beaten and otherwise abused by the boys of the town, and receives very cruel treatment at the hands of the jailor.  The Asst Commr directs that you thoroughly investigate this matter and if you find the facts to be as stated, that you cause the arrest and trial of the jailor and other parties implicated for cruelty.

Very Respectfully.
Your Obt Servt
Eugene Pickett
Capt V.R.C.

Bryan McGuire Esq
Agent Bureau R F and A L.
Washington, Ga.