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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and AL
Head Qrs Sub Disct Meridn
Meridian Miss Aug 8 1867

McCon John Mr.

Sir
Complaint is made at this office by Simeon Hall formerly known as little Page that you are in his debt for services rendered  You will report at this office Monday Aug 12 at 11 A.M. bringing a statement in reference to Sd Case and if in his debt you will be prepared to make a settlement
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servt
Thomas H Norton
Bvt Maj USA
Sub Asst. Comr

Bureau Refugees Freedmen and AL
Hd Qrs Sub Disct Meridian
Meridian Miss Aug, 9 1867

Henderson K. L. Hon'ble
"Mayor" Meridian Miss

Mrs. M.M. Harrison the bearer of this Widow of a Maj Genl of the War of 1812 being in destitute circumstances has applied to these Hd Qrs for relief
As recent Orders prohibit the issue of provisions by this Bureau Mrs. H. is respectfully referred to you for any assistance it may be in Your power to extend her  
I am Sir
Very Resply
Your obdt Servt
Thomas H Norton
Bvt Maj USA

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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and AL
Hd. Qrs. Sub Disct of Meridian
Meridian Miss Aug. 9. 1867

Gully P. W.
Sheriff, Kemper Co Miss

Sir
Complaint having been entered against you by Wm. Clark (freedman) of causeless abuse and maltreatment of him you are hereby requested to report at these Hd Qrs on Monday next to attend an investigation of this case
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servt
Thomas H Norton
Bvt Maj. USA
Sub Asst. Comr

Bureau Refugees Freedmen and AL
Hd qrs Sub Disct Meridian
Meridian Miss Aug. 9. 67

Nye Thos. L. 1st Lieut
Comdg. Post

Sir
I have the honor to request a detail of a N. C. Officer and 3. Enlisted men to perform duty connected with the B. R. F. and A.L. to proceed to Kemper Co Miss and arrest one P. Gully Deputy Sheriff of sd Co. on Complaint of abusing freed people
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servt
Thomas H Norton
Agent B.R.F. and A.L.
(in charge) Sub Disct Meridian

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