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No. 271. Forsythe Co. Oct. 24th. Isham Holbrook was shot and severely beaten by a party of white men, and is in a dangerous condition. Civil officer refused to issue a warrant, no action taken.

No. 272. Forsythe Co. April. Richard Henderson was assaulted by a party of white men who broke into his house and commenced shooting in the night. Parties bound over to keep the peace.

No. 273.  Cherokee Co. Oct. 24th Jerry Garrison was killed by a party of disguised white men who broke into his house at night and shot at the inmates.

No. 274. Sam Garrison (son of Jerry above) was wounded severely.

No. 275.  Henry Garrison (son of Jerry above) was severely wounded. Some men strongly suspected or recognized were arrested, but proved an alibi.

No. 276. Cobb Co. July 5th Richard Houston was killed by Dick Stevens (Col'd) tried & sentenced to six months work on chain gang.

No 277. Fayette Co. July 3d. Thomas Henderson was assaulted with intent to kill by G W Clark (Wh.) arrested & bound over.

No. 278. Fayette Co. Aug 17th Jack Harper was assaulted with intent to kill by Edw'd Moore (Wh.) Moore bound over, not yet tried.

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