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[[preprinted]] 400 [[/preprinted]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 24th 1867 Starbuck D.H. U.S. Dist Atty Salem N.C. Sir I have the honor to transmit herewith testimony in case of Gupton vs Speed for an alleged violation of "Civil Rights Bill". The defendant in this case was arrested and bound to appear at next term of US. Circuit Court which meets in this City June 1st by Lieut Thos H. Hay USA Asst Supt of this Bureau. Any instructions you may desire to give you will please send to Lieut Hay at Franklinton N.C. I am Sir Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Col & Bt Maj Genl USA Asst Commissioner [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 24th 1867 Sinclair Jas Lumberton N.C. Sir By direction of the Asst Comr I herewith transmit vouchers for services and disbursements corrected by Qr Mr of this Bureau and invite your attention to his endorsements and memorandums- for your guidance in completing them so that they can be audited. When requirements are complied with return them to these Head Quarters. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col A.A.A.G. [[line across page]] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 401 [[/preprinted]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 27th 1867 Worth Jonathan Governor of N.C. Raleigh N.C. Governor Understanding that there is some property located in this City belonging to the State of North Carolina, set apart for School purposes, I have the honor to apply on behalf of the U.S. Government for the use of the plot of ground bounded by Dawson Lane and North Streets and R & G. RailRoad to be set apart for School purposes for such a length of time as it may be necessary for said purpose - and upon which if granted will be erected a substantial school house building. I have the honor to remain Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Col & Bt Maj Genl USA Asst Commissioner [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 27th 1867 Foster Bt Maj H.H. Asst Supt Kinston N.C. Major I have the honor to transmit herewith copy of a communication from the Governor of N.C. being in response to a communication from these Head Quarters covering a copy of your communication of 16th inst forwarded by Col Moore. [[Footnote 1]] Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Jacob F. Chur. Bt Lt Col A.A.A.G. [[Footnote 1]] Thro Maj C.E. Compton Sub Asst Comr [[line across page]]