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head of cattle upon very slight circumstantial evidence and fined ninty dollars. Some one else could have killed these cattle, hence the accused should have had the benefit of such doubts.

There is a spirit of prejudice & partiality in all of the doings of the civil authorities, toward the Freedmen, in their administration of justice.

Very Respectfully
Your obedt servt
W Kimball
Lt & A.S. Asst. Comr.

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