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Hd Qrs BRF&AL. Texas. (H. B.83.) 1867

Columbus. Texas.
December. 17. 1867.

Harris. E.M.
Sub. Asst Comr

States that Dr Marsh & N E Bell rented a farm for $1200- agreeing that the crop should not be removed until the money was paid. the owner complains to the civil that they had moved part of the crop. thereby breaking their contracts that he has got an attachment on the remainder of the crop That the freedmen are not yet paid. asks how he is to act.

Rec'd Hd Qrs B R. F & A.L. Texas. Dec 18. 1867.

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