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Jas. L Dial
vs
W Longworth
Respondent

And now comes W Longworth for answer and return of the writ of habeas corpus, served upon him in this case, respectfully says-

That he is and has been acting Sub Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Refugees Freedman & Abandoned Lands, since the 1st day of January of the present year and as such is recognized by the people of this and the surrounding counties, and by the whole Army of the United States, and this authority as such, has not been questioned up to the present writing

Respondent will rest satisfied your Honor is fully aware of the fact that this Bureau has full and complete Jurisdiction- If not exclusive, at least concurrent with the State Courts over subjects relating to refugees and freedmen- and will not [[strikethrough]] qote [[/strikethrough]]] quote the act of Congress and the regulations of the Bureau as laid down and approved by the President of the United States

Respondent further answers that as such Sub. Assistant Commissioner, there came