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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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