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Head Quarters Sub. Dist. of Selma
Selma Ala. June 11th 1867.

Bvt Major O.D Kinsman
Sub. Asst Commissioner
Montgomery Ala.

Major
I have the honor to enclose you an order issued today by me upon the Sheriff of Dallas Co. I also enclose the reply of the Sheriff accepting the execution of the order

I have thought this action necessary upon the part of the Military authorities at this place that it might properly await the Final action of the Commanding General.

I believe this man Williams to be guilty of murder and that the verdict of "Not Guilty" was not in accordance with the evidence adduced upon the trial which the Records of the court will prove if ordered before you.

I respectfully ask that this matter

(over)