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"Jackson Miss. Oct 24. 1865.

I cannot release Capt. Peck, but hope he will give bonds for his appearance at Court.

(sig) B. G. Humphreys,
Governor of State."

I then made a direct demand on the Governor for his release in the following despatch:

"Vicksburg Miss., Oct. 24, 1865. 
Governor B. G. Humphreys,
Jackson, Miss.,
I would respectfully demand the release of Capt. J. Warren Peck, now confined in jail at Gallatin Miss.,
It seems he was arrested for