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I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Geo W Corliss
Bvt Major Sub Asst Comr In charge
See Complaint No. 4. P. 22, 1868.
L.R. No. 15. P. 23, 1868.

Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Office of Sub Asst Comr
Sub Dist of Lake Station Miss
Lake Station Miss January 15 18

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Lowery Mr W. S.
Morton Scott County Miss

Sir
In consequence of a communication which you addressed to Capt. A. C. Fisk City Marshall of VBurg Miss. in relation to the case of Alexander Parish concerning the unlawful detention of his team and wagon by some parties not mentioned having been referred to this office. I have to request further information concerning the matter as to who the persons who first obtained the team are. Where the team is at present and who has possession of it also the P.O. address of Mr Parish. If the team cannot be recovered by a writ of replevin by process of civil law it might be wise for Mr Parish to come to this place and make an affidavit before me and furnish the information which may be desired.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servant
Geo W Corliss
Agent B.R.F. and A.L.
Sub Asst Comr


Bureau of Refugees Freedman and A.L.
Office of Sub Asst Comr
Sub Dist of Lake Station Miss
Lake Station Miss Jany 15th 1868

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Cleveland Mr James
Newton County Miss

Sir
You are hereby commanded to restore to Ann Cleveland (freedwoman) her minor child held by you contrary to her wishes under color of a State law of Mississippi in violation of existing laws and orders iminating [[emanating]] from U.S. and Military authorities.
Bvt Major
Sub Asst Comr In charge
See  Complaint No 79 P 19 1867.
LR No 23. P 25. 1868.


Lake Station Miss
January 15" 1868

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Morre To Henry, R.R. Agent at Forrest Station Miss

You will ship no cotton delivered to you from E. S. Cheatham or his agents until further orders from me or higher authority.
Geo W Corliss
Bvt Major
Sub Asst Comr
B.R.F and A.L.


Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and A.L.
Office of Sub Asst Comr
Sub Dist of Lake Station Miss
Lake Station Miss Jany 15 1868

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Graham Mr. M D.
Forrest Station Miss

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