Viewing page 174 of 298

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

767

Sept 20th

Sir
Thomas Holmes (freedman) makes complaint that Phillip Wood of Richmond Co, with whom he had contracted to labor this year for and in consideration of the sum of $100.00, turned him off on the 24th of June without a full and just settlement, paying him in money and kind only to the amount of $12.25.  The Asst Commissioner directs that you summons both parties before you and effect a Settlement in the case according to the requirements of Circular No 8 C.S. from this Office, Copy of which is herewith enclosed.  You are also directed to report to this office the nature and result of Said Settlement.

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

Lewis Collins Esqr
Agent Bureau RF & AL
McBean Station
Richmond Co Ga