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my bond. They did not give me any time but took me into the Clerks room and made me give the bond telling me if I did not they would sell all my property They have now come to take all of my property I have a fair chance for a cropp but if they are allowed to go on I will with my family be left destitute. All that I ask is that justice be given me Hoping that you will assist me I am Genl Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant Simin Defarrett His X mark A freedman of Halifax Co D.71. R.F. and A.L. Va. 3d Vol. 1866 Halifax County, Va June 19th 1866. D.261 Defarrett, Simon (colored) States that he was summoned before the County Court of Halifax, to answer John Rudd of a plea of trespass damages $250 00/100. When his turn came for trial, they gave him no trial but made him sign a bond threatening to sell his property if he did not - says that they have now come to take his property asks that justice may be done him 1 Enclosure Bureau RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst Comr Va Richmond Va 2d July / 66. Respectfully referred to Captain Stuart Barnes, Superintendent, for investigation and immediate report - By order of Maj Genl A Henry[[?]] Asst Comr H Neide Insp & AAAG [[stamp]] RECEIVED OFFICE SUPT. 2 DIST. JUL 4 1866 [[/stamp]]
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