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report to me.  My request was promptly complied with, and the arrest of fifteen of the offenders effected without dificulty & turned over to the civil authority for trial.  They have since given bail for their appearance with the exception of three or four.  I believe them innocent of any premeditated wrong.

My action in this matter was with the view to prevent the shedding of blood, which would almost certainly have been the case had I left it to the civil authorities to make the arrest.

In conclusion I have to report the condition of affairs generally in this Sub Dist anything but encouraging.

I am Lieut,
Very respectfully
Your obedt Servt
Geo. S. Smith
Late Capt Bt Major S.A.C.

Office Bureau RF & AL
Macon Miss Jany 20'/68

Sunderland 2' Lieut 24' U.S. Infy
A.A.Q.M. & D.O. Bureau RF & AL
Vicksburg Miss

Lieut,
I have the honor to transmit herewith vouchers favor of Carlton and Herzstam, in amount thirty dollars, $30.00, for two desks and tables furnished this office as per Special Orders #119, Office As's't Com'r, copy enclosed.
Very respectfully
your obdt servt
Geo. S. Smith
In charge
Sub Dist of Macon

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Office Bureau RF & AL
Macon Miss Jany 20' 1868

Howard Maj Genl O.O. U.S.A.
Commissioner Bureau RF & AL
Washington D.C.

General,
I have the honor to transmit herewith my return of Stores pertaining to Bureau RF & AL for which I am responsible for the month of December 1867.

I am General
very respectfully
your obedt servt
Geo. S. Smith
Late Bt Maj. Vols, In charge

Thru.
Office A.A.Q.M. Bu RF & AL
for State of Miss

Office Bureau RF & AL
Macon Miss Jany 20' 1868

Chandler Bt. Col. J.G.
Qr Mr U.S.A.
Vicksburg Miss

Col,
I have the honor to transmit herewith my vouchers for Com'n of fuel & quarters, in amount fifty seven 70/100 dolls. for month of Decr 1867, for payment.
Very respectfully
You obedt Servt
Geo. S. Smith
Late Capt VRC Bt Major
S.A.C.

Transcription Notes:
last letter--not sure what fom'n is an abbreviation for, can't think of anything that really fits the rest of the sentence. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-05-30 16:35:20 it's Com'n for commutation