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peace in the sum of $100. The case is this, a young white man went to the house of a colored man in his absence, and made a demand of his wife, which was refused, he then tried to force her, by taking hold of her & threatened to shoot her if she did not acquiesce. Through the whole time, her mother was in the room, both of them made their escape, and run to a neighbors house.

I am
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
B F Shaum
Bvt Capt & Asst Supt

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