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to the treatment of Mr Morse the teacher. I brought the case to the attention of the Mayor informing him that the Town Sergeant therew the stone, but as I had promised Jackson that I would not let the county or town authorities know from whence I derived my information (he being afraid that some party might way lay him for informing,) I informed the Mayor that I had good authority for knowing it to be the town Sergt and if the teacher was troubled any more I should request that troops might be stationed here. Since which time the teacher has been unmolested. 

Nothing of interest has transpired in the county of Rappahannock. I regret exceedingly that my duty compels me to report such a state of affairs in this county and I cannot account for it except that these people think that the time for such proceedings has again arrived. 

In compliance with Special Order no 11 dated Hd Qrs Asst Comr I have assumed charge of the Sub Dist of Prince William.

I am Major Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
W.S. Chase
2d Lt V.R.C & Asst Supt

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