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Bureau Refugees Freedman and A L.
Office Sub Asst Com Sub Asst Meridian
Meridian Miss July 31 1867

Duncan John Esqr 
Martin’s Box
Lauderdale Co
Miss

Sir
You will bring or send immediately to these Head Qrs a copy of the contract Entered into with. Peter Drench freed man, on or about January 1st 1862 You will also be a prepared to present a statement showing the amount of provisions furnished to said Peter Drench under this contract and the prices charged for same You are hereby notified that any improper treatment such as driving freedmen away from your place without a just and proper settlement or by threats of violence compelling them to leave within the same will be punished to the full extent of the law by the Military authorities.
A prompt and strict compliance with the above directions alone will prevent the necessity of your arrest
I am Sir
Very respectfully 
Your obdt servt
Thomas A Norton
Brt Maj USA
Sub Asst Com'r

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Bureau Refugee Freedman and A L
Office Sub Asst Com Sub Asst Meridian
Meridian Miss July 31 1867

Preston A.W. Bvt Maj
A.A.A.G. B.R.F and A L
Vicksburg, Miss

Major
I have the honor to transmit herewith monthly Rations of Officers and Enlisted men employed in B.R.F and A L at Sub Dist of Meridian Miss for the month ending July 31st 1867
I am Sir
Very respectfully 
Your obdt servt
Thomas A Norton
Bvt Maj USA
Sub Asst Com'r

Bureau Refugee Freedman and A L
Office Sub Asst Com Sub Asst Meridian
Meridian Miss July 31 1867

Preston A.W. Bvt Maj
A.A.A.G. B.R.F and A L
Vicksburg Miss

Major
I have the honor to transmit herewith Return of Rations Clothing and Medicines issued at Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss for the month ending July 31 1867
I am Sir
Very respectfully 
Your obdt servt
Thomas A Norton
Bvt Maj USA
Sub Asst Comr

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