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and dressing) Nance returned and threw the stone with great force, no doubt with the intention of striking Carter. At this time He picked up his axe and struck Nance a blow on the head which knocked him down. Carter then left the place, after walking about nine miles reported the facts to me, before sun-up, I sent a note to Nance to appear at my office to hear his statement, He done so bringing a constable with a warrant with him, to arrest Carter which was done. And taken before J R Steptoe J.P. of this place whose action I will show in report No. 1. 
I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt" Servant
B F Shaum
Bvt Capt" & Asst" Supt"