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O.S.E. 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. [[stamp]] Received A. AUG 14 [[/stamp]]