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27 Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Hd Qrs Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss Aug 10 1867 Gardiner Thos. Mr Sir A Communication was addressed to you from this office Aug. 2 1867 requesting you to appear and make explanation in reference of Complaint of Joseph Holloway freedmen presently that it has not reached you this second request is forwarded by special messenger and you will report at this office Aug. 12 67 at 11 OClock A.M. and attend an investigation of the above case. The papers or other Evidence showing the amount of provisions furnished said Holloway are required by the Sub Asst. Commr. for his information and guidance I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obt Servt Thomas H Norton Agent B.R.F. and A.L. In charge Sub Dist Meridian B.R.F. and A.L. Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss Aug 10 1867 Harvey A.T. Esq Sir You are hereby requested to settle the claim of Melinda White or appear at this office by Wednesday next and give satisfactory reasons for failing to do so. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obt Sevt Thomas H Norton Agent B.R F and A L 28 Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Head Qrs Sub Dist of Meridian Meridian Miss Augt 10 1867 Richardson L.W. Sir Complaint is made at this office by Mary Beddingfield freedwoman, that you are in her debt. Her destitute condition obliges the Sub Asst Comr. to request the Payment by you of her just dues or explain your reasons for failing to do so. I am Sir Very Resply Your obt servt Thomas H Norton Agent B.R.F. and A.L. Sub Dist Meridian Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Sub Dist of Meridian Meridian Miss Aug 10 67 Lewis Jonas Freedman. You are requested to appear at this Office on Saturday Aug. 17 1867 and give evidence in the case of B.J. Moore vs. James Turner Failure in your Dist to Comply with this request will necessitate the adoption of Compulsory Measures I am Sir Very Resply Your ob. Sevt Thomas H Norton Agent B.R.F. and A.L. Sub Disct Meridian Copies sent to E Lewis James Mitchell Lee Taylor Frank Cross Harry Lewis
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Thomas H Morton I believe is the signor's name at the end of each entry.
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