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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