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152 598# Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Office Sub Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 11, 1867. Shotwell and Cannon Mess West Point Gentlemen I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 10th I am willing that you should settle the claims of the freedmen against A.G. Mixon, that is in this manner the market price for the crop, to be retained in your hands until the settlement is concluded. The object of Genl Order No 19, is to give the laborers the first lien, which you will observe in the settlement. Their part of the proceeds will be kept seperate, and debts that Mixon has against them individually will be paid from their part of the funds, that is proper charges, but questions of damages & unliquidated demands must be the subject of litigation at the instance of Mixon & not taken account of in your settlement. The laborers should be required to fully complete their work upon the crop, if the employer gives them the full benefits of the legal provisions of the contract. After the settlement you will please submit to me the statement in full I am Gentlemen Very Respectfully &c Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L. S.42 = F.B.D.C. = 1867. 153 599# Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Office Sub Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 11, 1867 Harvey Theo Esq Justice of the Peace &c Crawfordsville Sir Your endorsement on the communication from this office dated Oct 30/67 is not a compliance with the request made therein. I desired the evidence & complaint against Abbey Fraiser (freedwoman). You will please furnish same or give information where it may be found. I am Sir Very Respectfully &c Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L. L.B. 564# 1867 H.17. F.B.D.C 1867 H.20 F.B.D.C. 1867 600# Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Office Sub Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 11, 1867. Harvey Theo Esq Crawfordsville Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 9th. The claim of Antony Dinkins has not yet been paid over. Bonsall however will pay same in the course of a few days I am Sir Very Respectfully &c Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L. H.19. F.B.D.C. 1867.
