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Bob Rainey were supposed to be the assaulters. These two men are the terror of the community. Their shouts and revolvers are heard nightly on the public square. They are harbored by a merchant named Wm P. Dickson. I have notified him that he will be held responsible for Duly's acts.
Saturday night May 9th 1868 the Ku Klux again assaulted the above mentioned cabin and from reports this morning six shots were fired into the bed the occupants having taken refuge under it were unharmed. Duly and Rainey I believe head the organization yet I have failed to get any proof. Duly has openly threatened to kill me on sight. I expect to have him in my possession soon. We have been for two months without a sheriff or Constable until last week I have been entirely alone.
What am I to do with a Ku