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80 V. 2/67

Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, 
OFFICE 4th DIVISION, 9th SUB-DISTRICT, VIRGINIA, 
Staunton, Va., July 24th 1867. 

Capt. John A. McDonnell 
Sub Asst. Comr
Winchester
Captain 
I respectfully forward a copy of Record of Board of Agents sitting at Staunton June 28/66 and copy of a letter addressed to James E. Carson receipt of which he acknowledged by calling at this office and promising to settle which he has not done and I learn does not intend to do - 
Joseph Harrison (c) who is poor states he has no means to sue in County Court amt. being in excess of a Magistrates Court jurisdiction, that he fears even there he should not have a fair verdict and further he understands Carson will plead benefit of Stay Law, and as judgment by Board of Agents was rendered in his favor while the said Board was empowered by the Military to hear and adjudge on such cases he asks an order from the Maj. Genl. Comndng to enforce the judgment in his favr for $35 95/100 with Interest to June 1/66 $5 11/100 & Int. on $35 95 from June 1/66 to date of settlement - Carson is an old slave dealer