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E.B. P.61. 1866

Wise Farm Princess Anne Co Va. 
December 29th 1866

Havens Lt Morton
Asst Supt

Reports that after being notified that Solomon and Jesse Vaughn (Colored) had been pardoned by the Governor, the Sheriff of this Co whipped or caused to be whipped the above named men 
(as if they were not aware of their pardon,) the Jailors name is Joseph Chapman, who states that the whipping was done by order of the Sheriff of the Co C.B. Ackiss. John Edwards and - Kellemy were witnesses to the whipping, the men were released on the 6th January 1867. 
Very respectfully Your obt servt
Morton Havens
Lt. and Asst Supt
R.F. and A.L. 

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