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said he Don't in Earnest, it was only for a little fun So I suppose "Richard is himself again." 
But such a change in the deportment of the people, I do not recallest to have ever seen, they begin to think it best to be descent & have even gon so far as to invite me out to dine with them.
The Honorable Sheriff is now spending his Christmas at Vicksburg - And it was not my intention to intrude local affairs upon you time   I mention these matters because of the providential incidents connected with them.
You will pardon me for intruding upon your time.
Enclosed you will find some letters representing an occurrence on the Jack plantation - Parties came to me on Tuesday morning badly frightened, & I wrote a note to Esq. Wood & the enclosed is the reply = also a note from Col. Stafford -
I judge it may be had bard for you to ascertain as to the facts in the case -
Remember me to Capt Cass -
Respectfully
Your Obt Serv't
J L. Roberts
Agt Bureau R.F. & A.L.