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in the morning but did not succeed in finding either of the men wanted.

The Sherriff on his return made out a list of his expenses amounting to $17.50/100 Currency, he was engaged on this duty 4 days for which I think he should be paid $3. per day, this with the expenses would be $29.50/100.

My object in addressing you privately on this subject is that I am aware this matter is a little out of the usual course & that I therefore do not know how this sum is to be paid to the Sherriff; will you therefore kindly advise me as to what steps to take to arrive at the desired end.

I may here remark that the Sheriff is the only thoroughly energetic Officer in this County, he is a good man, is a Registered Voter under the Military Bill, & can take the test oath; I therefore am more anxious than I otherwise should be, that he shall be promptly paid the above Amt.

Your early reply will oblige

Respectfully
Your obdt Svt
J. H. Archer
S.A. Comr