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Office Military Comr. 18th Div Virginia
Warrenton Va Nov 11th 1868

Col. S.F. Chalfin A.A.G. 1st Mili. Dist
Richmond Virginia
Sir
In the cases of Charles Johnson (colored) referred to this office Oct 1st 1868 - I have the honor to report - As it appears from the contract (a copy of which is herewith enclosed) Porter rented Johnson 50 acres of land, under certain conditions - and also gave him the privilege of pasturing his stock on a field adjoining - upon the condition Johnson should fence the said field in - This condition Johnson did not fulfill - However he continued to pasture his stock - in the field - as also the two calves in controversy - Johnson alleges and Porter