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131 Sub Asst Comm'r July 16th 7 Maj T. N. Parton U.S.A. Sub-Asst Commissioner Sub-Dist of Lauderdale Meridian Miss. Major: I have the honor to enclose herewith the affidavit of Elizabeth McMaster against John Sully, Sheriff of Kemper Co. state of Miss. for an attempt to commit Rape. I would respectfully state that she informed me she has not applied to the Civil authorities for his arrest, feeling satisfied that she would not receive justice in the case. I have enquired into the character of the complainant who is a young and poor white girl, and find nothing derogatory to the same; and recommend that troops be sent to DeKalb and arrest the said John Sully. Miss McMaster lives on the Summerville Road 2 miles N.W. of DeKalb. I am Major Very respectfully your obt svt Jos W. Sunderland Capt V.R.C. Asst Sub Asst Comr Sub Dist of Lauderdale