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236 237 Headquarters, Dist. of Texas Bureau. R.F. & A.L Austin, Texas, Jany 31. 1868. 426. Homer Arthur B, Sub asst. Comsr. Columbia, Texas. 414/430 Sir:– Yours of the 27 Inst stating that J J Rhodes Justice of the Peace, refuses to hear any case unless the parties making the complaint first deposite with him funds sufficient to cover the costs, and asking instructions (what to do) in the case of freedman is received The asst: Commissioner has forwarded your communication to General Howard, Commissioner, and any instructions received in this case will forwarded you. Very Respectfully J.P. Richardson 1st Lieut. 26 Inf A. A. A. Genl. Headquarters, Dist of Texas. Bureau R.F & A.L Austin, Texas, Feby 1st, 1868. 427 Porter Capt. Byron, Sub. Asst. Comsr. Bastrop, Texas. 418/437 Capt. I am directed by General Reynolds to refer the enclosed communication to you for a careful investigation and report. The General [[strikethrough]] wishes [[/strikethrough]] desires to know first, if the facts set forth are true and then whether any active has been taken by the civil authorities, and what? If no action has been taken why not? It is the purpose of the General Commanding to require the civil authorities to do their duty in all cases where it is possible, so to do, and if it impossible to know the reason why. I am Capt. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. J.P. Richardson 1st Lieut. 26 Inf A. A. A. Genl. See L.R. M.136. Head qrs Dist of Texas Bureau R.F & A.L Austin, Texas. Feby. 3 1868. 428 Hancock & West Esqrs. Attorneys for Waco Manf. Co. 0/485 Gentlemen, I am directed by the Asst Commissioner to notify you that instructions have been received at this Head quarters from General Howard as to the disposition of the property claimed by the Waco Manufacturing Company. If you will call at this office I will show you the instructions, made I understand with the concurrance of Mr. Earl I am Gentlemen Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt J.P. Richardson 1st Lieut 26 Inf A.A.A. Genl Head qrs. Dist. of Texas Bureau R.F & A.L Austin, Texas. Feb 4 1868 429 Randall J.L Sub Assist. Comr. Sterling, Texas. 393 Sir:- I am directed by the Asst Commissioner to acknowledge receipt of your report of the action taken in the case of Marcus Jordan v.s. McClindon & Co. and to say that the report is satisfactory and your action approved. You will notify the parties interested, of this decision I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt J.P. Richardson 1 Lieut. 26 Inf. A.A.A. General See L.R C.36.
