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statement of the case and report of the action taken by the Civil Authorities therein.

The authority [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] given the Bureau by Congress still [[strikethrough]] remains [[/strikethrough]] continues in full force and will so remain during two years from date of passage of the Bureau Bill unless otherwise legislated upon.

Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
T. F. Forbes
Lieut & A.A.A.G.

E. F. Kirksey, Esq
Agent Bureau &c
Stewart Co Ga