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original criminal jurisdiction, and are empowered only to hold or institute preliminary examinations, and if there is a probability of guilt or violation of the law, to commit the parties for trial in the County or Circuit Court. I will proceed to Choctaw and Washington Counties in compliance with Circular letter from your Office of June 22d and will procure List of Justices of the Peace of Choctaw County. I am Colonel Very respectfully your Obt Servt C.W. Pierce Bvt Maj & Sub Asst Com