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166 624# Bureau Refugees Freedman and A.L. Office Sub District of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 23 1867. McMass Hillman Sir I have the honor to call your attention to Genl Order No 19. Hd Qurtrs 4th Mil Dist. previnting the removal of any crop until the laborers shall have been settled with. You have a lien against the laborers share for your advances which the purchaser must pay you before removal. In case you cannot settle, submit it to arbitration as provided by said order. The laborers have the right to demand a full settlement immediately I am Sir Very Respectfully &c. Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L. 625# Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Office Sub Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 23, 1867 Rainey Thos. E. Sir Silas (col'd) claims $23. for labor last year. Your attention is called to Genl Order No 19. Hd Qrtrs 4th Mil Dist which makes the crop of this year liable for the debts of last year, and prevents the disposal or removal of any crop until such settlement I am Sir &c Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L. 167 626# Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Office Sub Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 23/67 Davis Joseph Sir You will furnish Scott (for inspection of this office) a copy of the items of a/c against him, also a statement of the entire crop raised and his share under his contract and the name of the purchaser of the crop, giving full address and the amount of money paid by him & the amount due if any. These instructions you will please carry out immediately I am Sir Very Respectfully &c Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L. 627# Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Office Sub Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Nov 23/67 Easly Wm Sir. Your attention is called to Genl Order No 19. Hd Qrtrs 4th Mil Dist & in persuance thereof you will not remove or dispose of any crop until the laborers part shall be assigned them If you have claims against them for supplies it creates a lien in your favor against their share & the party purchasing must pay this claim before removal. The laborers sell their own share of the crop subject to this claim The case of Millie (cold) is applicable to this order I am Sir &c Wm K White Agent Bu R.F. & A.L.
