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B.R., F. and A. L., Texas, [A. 30 vol. ] 1869.

Seguin, Texas.
R. V.4. August 10, 1869
91-5 M.D. 69.

Ames, Hugh.
Teacher.

States that a mob consisting of Joseph Zorn, Geo. Rust, Alamo Dimmitt & Frank Rhrodes (whites) and Freeman Miles, Simon McKews and Sam Stanfield (Colored) took him from his house on the 28th ult. tarred him and rode him on a rail. Has had the parties, except Miles, arrested and placed under bond. Thinks if found guilty, they would receive but a nominal fine.

Incloses letter of Judge Henry Mancy. 

Wrapper, [1 Inclosures.]
Rec'd B. R., F. and A. L., Texas, Aug. 13, 1869.

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