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June 19th

Sir:

Your communication of the 14th inst has been recd and I am directed by the Asst Com'r to say that you undoubtedly had the right to try the case in question. It is not desirable to make an issue with the civil authorities in this matter, and if they try and determine the case against this man, the punishment inflicted upon him by yourself must be remitted and the money which he paid as fine refunded. At the same time the Asst Com'r does not wish to convey the impression that your action in the matter is censured. On the contrary it is approved. But where the civil authorities are disposed to act in these cases fairly & justly (over)