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this is a case in which the executive, has no right to interfere, it being a matter adjudicated by a competent judicial officer.
 I sincerely hope Capt Peck will at once give the bond, and thus relieve the State authorities from any collision with the Military - an end so much desired by every good citizen of the State.

Very respectfully your obt. srvt.
(signed) Benj. G. Humphrey
Governor of Miss.

To Lt. Col. R. S. Donaldson
A.D.C.