Viewing page 74 of 171

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

0815

of Texas, January 12th 1867.

It is held that this case is wholly beyond the jurisdiction of the State Courts of Texas. (see Ableman vs Booth 21 Howard 523., also Judge Advocate General Holts Digest p. 118. Sec 11)

I am Sir,
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
(sd) J. J. Reynolds
Maj Genl, Col 26th Infy
Commanding

A True copy
T. C. Barden
Capt and AAAG