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opening him and found arsenic in his stomach the negro was tried today and comited for trial at the Spring Court. I do not think there was sufficient evidence against him to convict him yet it was the best thing that could be done as the excitement was great amongst the soldiers I have attend to your telegraph dispatch of March 2d in relation to Aaron Cosby I have started the execution in accordance with orders but I presume you have received my former communications in relation to it ere this. I remain Colonel Very Respectfuly Your Obedient Servant J.W. Cogswell Capt 34 N.Y. Vol Asst Supt B of R F & A L