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any provication being given by the Freedmen. it was done wantonly to break up this plantation. because the Freedmen were more prosperous than on any other plantation in this county. 

This affair has created considerable excitement and indignation among the peaceable law abiding citizens of this Co. I further beg respectfully to state that without a detachment of troops. it will be impossible for me to perform my duties here. 

I am Lieut
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servt 
Fred W Reinhard
Sub. Asst Commr