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Sept 21st

Sir

Ned Smith (freedman) makes complaint that Lewis Green of Jefferson County, with whom he had contracted to work this year for 1/4 of the crops - excepting wheat and potatoes - dismissed him from his employ on the 17th inst without payment of any amount or nature whatsoever - The Asst Commissioner directs that you summons both parties before you (plaintiff & defendant) 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 & A A A G

J.W. Brinson Esqr
Agent Bureau R F & A L
Jefferson Co Ga.