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Houston April 10
1866

E.M.Wheelock
Supt Schools &c

Dear Sir

I have just learned with much surprise of the report of Capt Morse against my action at Millican and a I believe it to be without any just cause [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] or foundation I desire when Genl. Gregory returns that a thorough investigation be made and that I may not be compelled to suffer for what appears to be based upon mere gossip & bar room talk. My reputation in the past both in Civil & army life is of too much consequence to me for that. I shall leave tomorrow morning for Bastrop to carry out your wishes. I have been delayed in locating