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Mr. Lee himself, that he acknowledged a debt of $36.54. His store has been recently closed by the civil authorities, and having no confidence in his honesty, I directed that a watch be kept over his house, to report to me in case an attempt was made to remove the property. My order was misunderstood and an armed guard was sent there. The last time Lee was requested to pay, he refused and threatened to appeal to higher authority.

I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Obd't Ser't
Henry Norton
2nd Lieut. 17th U.S. Infty
A.S.A. Comr
B.R.F. and A.L.