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he (Riffle) was transferring his property in Kewaunee evidently with the intention of defrauding his creditors. When Mr Riffle appeared at this office yesterday he was accompanied by an Attorney and exibited a decided disposition to contest the matter. 
His property consists of a Saw Mill and Sash and Door Factory against which there are attachments amounting to (2400.$) Two thousand four hundred dollars - to my certain knowledge  To attach any part of his property I have no doubt would please him, as he seems inclined to keep the freedman out of their dues as long as possible - but if he could be made to believe that the property would be sold at once to satisfy the claim it might force a settlement. I respectfully inquire what course to pursue

I am. Sir-
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant 
Andrew Thomas
Agent Sub District of Meridian

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Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A. Lands
Head Quars Sub Dist Meridian
Meridian Miss Jany 24 1868

1st Lieut Merritt Barber
A.A.A. General B.R.F. and A.L.
Vicksburg Miss

Sir 
I have directed the bearer of this note Stephen Hall, to report to you in compliance with copy of letter dated Head Qr's Sub Dist Miss, Vicksburg Miss Dec 17, 67 which was furnished by Bvt Maj Geo S. Smith Sub Asst Com'r for this information of this office

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
Andrew Thomas
Agt &c

Bureau Refugees Freedmen & AL
Head Qurs Sub Dist Meridian
Meridian Miss Jany 24, 68

W.C. Ford
Meridian Miss

Sir
Lewis Randall (freedman) has entered complaint at this office that you are trying to defraud him of his just dues. You will please report at this office Saturday Jan'y 25th at 10 A.M. bring evidence in the case 

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Andrew Thomas
Agt &c

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