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September 21st

Sir
James Farmer (freedman) makes Complaint in behalf of himself & his Brother Hampton, that Mrs Elizabeth Stevens of Jefferson County, with whom they had contracted to work this year for 1/4 of the crop, dismissed them from her employ on the 17th inst without payment of any amount or nature whatsoever. - The Asst Com'r directs that you summons all of the parties (plaintiffs & defendant) before you and effect a settlement in this 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 return this Communication to this Office with a report of the nature & result of the settlement above ordered

Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
T. F. Forbes
Lt & AAAG

J W Brinson Esqr
Agt Bureau RF&AL
Jefferson Co Ga