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NARA 764 Macon Miss Decr 29 1867 Maj. Smith Agent. Freedmans Bureau Etc. Sir. I have been informed that an armed body of Freedman visited the residence of J.H Aust's in this county, and took from him, by force, a portion of his crop. I am also informed that a warrant has been issued against these armed men, and that they defy the Civil authority. I am satisfied of the truth of the above, and I am also satisfied that they cannot be arrested by the civil authority without the shedding of blood which might [[strikethrough]] see [[/strikethrough]] result in a collision of races. I therefore suggest & request that a few troops be sent by the military authorities to take charge of this matter. A few will be sufficient. Any assistance necessary can be obtained in the neighborhood of Cooksville where these things happened. Very Respectfully yours &c H.W. Foote Judge Circuit Court
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