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of Bail of the latter two on account of their inability to furnish a larger amount. They are all young men, unmarried, and neither of them worth half the amount required of him as Bail.
I regret that this matter had not been brought before me a week sooner, that I might have laid it before the Grand Jury, then in session.
After the investigation on Friday next I will forward to you a full report of the testimony and my action thereon.

I am, General,
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
H.D. Clayton
Judge 8th Jud. Circt.

Maj Genl Wager Swayne
Montgomery Ala