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and which also he, said Reed, pled guilty; being those of great severity, abuse and ill-treatment.  I imposed a fine of fifteen -15- dollars with costs. was thus lenient in consideration of the fact that the said Reed has four small orphan children who are dependent upon him for a support being a man of limited means.  In this matter I was constrained to take action without first referring it to the civil authorities as the said Authorities on a previous occasion had neglected to bring the said Jas B Reed to answer for an assault upon a negro.
Very Respectfully
YOur obedt servt
W Kimball
Lt and A.S.Asst Comr