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NARA 104

Jackson, Oct 14th /67
Maj. S. S. Sumner

Sir:
The account sued upon against Mat Howard was for 50$ advanced to him in excess of wages. The account was duly investigated in a court of justice and judgment rendered for the amount. The Justice explained to the defendant that he had the right of appeal, which he did not avail himself of; and if I am satisfied you will punish this man Howard for perjury I will produce black & white testimony sufficient to convict him.

I respectfully refer you to Mr Boyd, a Justice of the Peace in this city for further

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