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NARA 241

Tempe Skinner a new hearing upon the ex parte affidavit of said Tempe or her agents & without any notice to this protestors.

3rd Because said Maj Norton sub Comr of Freedman Bureau, has no jurisdiction right Power or authority under & by virtue of said military orders herein referred to to reopen or interfere in any manner whatsoever until the award herein & that said award is final & conclusive between the parties. 

And this protestant therefore imperfectly protest against the reopening or rehearing of said Cause & respectfully request that this protest may be filed herein & that the same may be forwarded to the Maj Genl Comdg this military outfit for his decision

Emily M Reeves
by Harper Shelley
her attorney 

Transcription Notes:
Names are confirmed on other pages: Tempe Skinner and Emily M. Reeves Unsure: Maj Genl Comdg