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case, remarked to me that he thought the ends of Justice would be answered by the Freedman's giving Bonds to keep the Peace for one year towards all people and Mr Taylor in particular. I informed him that I could see nothing else to do. The Magistrate then made a memorandum chargeing for his own attendance and for securing the witnesses (the witnesses did not ask for pay for attendance) and the Sheriffs fees for summoning the witnesses amounting to nearly ($5 00/100) Five Dollars, which the Freedman paid. His employer giving the necessary Bond. Comfort was discharged Hoping that this statement will explain the case as reported. I remain Major Respectfully Your obd. Servt John P. How Asst. Supt Sub Dist "D" [[vertical]] Nothing. [[/vertical]]