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State of Miss
Sir
I beg leave to inform you that on the evening of the 12 inst. one Jessey Harrill left this place en route for Texas with his family by emigrant wagon route. before leaving here he kidnapped a negro boy 12 years of age belonging to the wife of Henry Wilson freedman and took him away.

I made efforts to have the civil authority take prompt action and cause Harrill to be arrested before he got away from this county (Scott). But so much apathy and hesitation was exhibited that Wilson the- Step father- followed Harrill and overtook him about five miles West from Forest Station and with some difficulty recovered the boy. Mr. D.S. Holmes Justice of the Peace called at this Office today and after consultation with the undersigned issued a warrant for Harrill's arrest which is now in this Office awaiting information where Harrill is to be found.

In the meantime anticipating so much delay as to allow Harrill to escape beyond the limits of Scott County, I sent a communication to the Commanding Officer Post of Jackson requesting him to intercept and detain Harrill until the civil authorities could secure him in case he passes through Jackson as he undoubtedly will also through Vicksburg if not interrupted. 

It being possible that he may not be detained at Jackson, I have thought proper to notify your Office, So that he may be stopped at Vicksburg if it is the pleasure of the Genl commanding. 

Harrill is travelling with a new emegrant wagon (covered) painted blue drawn by mules do not know the number and has his family with him. 

I am Sir 
Very Respectfully 
Your obt Servant
Geo W. Corliss 
Bvt. Major V.R.C.
Sub Asst Comr

[[left margin]] 
See complaint No 25. Pt. 1867.
See L.S. No 14. P10. 1867. 
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[[strikethrough]] Holmes Mr. D.S.
Justice of the Peace Scott Co. Miss 

Sir
I have the honor [[/strikethrough]] 

Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and A.L. 
Office of Sub Asst. Com'r
Scott Co. Miss. Office of Sub Asst. Comr.
Sub Dist of Lake Station Miss
Lake Station Miss Nov'r 15 1867

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Holmes Mr D. S. 
Justice of the Peace Scott Co Miss 
Sir
I have the honor to request you to take the affidavit of Lewis Harrison (freedman) concerning a rape committed on the person of his daughter (Clara Allice) by one Jefferson Wilkinson of Scott County on the 14th inst. Will you please take such action in this matter as the law demands and notify this Office of action taken  
I am Sir
Very Respectfully 
Your obt Servant 
Geo W. Corliss. 
Bvt. Major V.R.C. 
Sub Ass't. Com'r. 

[[note]] See Complaint No 28.P7 1867. [[/note]] 

Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Office of Sub Ass't Com'r
Sub Dist of Lake Station Miss
Lake Station Miss Nov 15, 1867

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Corbett Mrs
Lake Station Miss

Madam
I have to inform you that complaint has been made at this Office by Jesse Merrill (freedman) in effect that he has purchased a hog from you and paid you $11 in value for the same: that in the 14th inst the hog was found at your residence and when being driven away, you called it back and prevented it from being taken away; that you now disclaim any knowledge concerning of the whereabouts of the said hog.
Will you please inform this Office as to the facts in this case. failing to explain the

Transcription Notes:
Numerous errors corrected. Not completed. Taking a good guess on the name "Geo W. Corliss" but will check with neighboring documents before completing. Last section still needs transcription. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-08 18:07:11 ----- Geo. W. Corliss was subassisant commission for Lake Station, Miss between Nov. 1867 and Dec. 1858 according to Smithsonian staff list. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-21 12:37:04