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No. 7

I would most respectfully ask if consistent that this case be re examined by the Military authorities who I am forced to believe after hearing the same, would in justice form a far different opinion as to the guilt of the three prisoners.

If this case is re examined it will show to the Colored people of this Sub District that the Government will protect them in their right and priviledges and prevent them from being kept in constant fear and dread, to which their former position of Slavery is more preferable.

I am very respectfully
your obedient Servant
J.W. Barnes
Agent, Bureau
R.F. & A.L.

Transcription Notes:
11.6.2023 - Transcribed per guidelines (spelling transcribed as is) and marking for review. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-11-07 15:23:48