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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

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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

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Transcription Notes:
Thomas H Morton I believe is the signor's name at the end of each entry. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-06-26 11:29:16