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256 Headqrs Dist of Texas Bureau R. F & A. L Austin, Texas, Feb. 20. 1868. 463. Reinhard Fred W. Sub. Asst. Comr. Crockett, Texas, 441/500 Sir:- Mr. Edward, T, Wingate of Trinity Co. Texas, having in person represented at this Headquarters, that he and some members of his family are threatened with arrest and imprisonment by Fred. W. Reinhard, Sub Asst. Coms'r. It is hereby ordered that said Wingate and all his family be free from molestation by Agents of the Bureau, pending an investigation ordered in the case of said Wingate. By Order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. J.J. Reynolds. J.P. Richardson 1st Lieut. 26. Inf. A.A.A. Genl Headqrs Dist of Texas Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Austin, Texas, Feb. 20. 1868. 464 Editor "Flake's Bulletin" Galveston, Texas, 0 L.R. F 24. Sir:- I am directed by Bt. Maj. Genl. Reynolds commanding District of Texas, to call your attention to the enclosed slip taken from your paper of the 15th inst. and to the letter of Capt Porter in relation to the same; also to request that you will send to this Headquarters the name of the author of the article referred to. I am, Sir. Very Resp: Your Obt Servt J.P. Richardson 1st Lieut 26. Inf A.A.A. Genl. 257 Headqrs. Dist of Texas. Bureau, R.F & A.L Austin, Texas, Feb 20. 1868. 465 Taylor Lt A.H. M. A.A.A. Genl. New Orleans La. 416. Lt. Your letter of the 15th inst. is just received and it is proper that I should answer it candidly, although it may be painful to speak of a relation of yours as I am compelled to do by a regard for truth. I know nothing of the reason of Mr. Rolfes appointment or that he was expected to perform any other duty than that of Sub. Asst. Com. He reported to this office as an Agent and was assigned to duty where I considered his services most needed. When he was in New Orleans he drew a months pay of the D.O. there, and when he arrived he drew from me the pay for the same month without mentioning the fact of his having drawn it before, in Galveston he spent his money in dissipation and borrowed money to bring him to Austin. He reported here showing an appointment as an Agent for Texas (not at large as you supposed,) and while here busied himself in making inquiries of the Clerks of the "Modus Operandi" by which Agents of the Bureau could make money. He was ordered to Columbia and careful instructions given him. He got as far as Richmond and stopped with Capt Rock over two weeks where he was drunk most of the time, procuring his liquor at the expense of Capt Rock by forgoing orders in his name to the Am't of $15.00 coin. He also procured a suit of clothes at the expense of Capt R. for which he never paid. On arriving at his post a month after leaving Austin with his orders, his first act was to announce himself a southern man in sentiment, and select his associates among the most bitter & persistent enemies of the Government. He entirely and systematically neglected his duties and was drunk for most of the time. He was discharged after an investigation into his conduct, had at the request of many good citizens of his Sub-District on both sides of political questions, and informed him that as soon as he sent proper affidavits of unindebtedness he would be furnished with transportation to Galveston which is as far as our authority will carry him; these affidavits he never furnished though repeatedly notified to do so. Hoping this explanation may be deemed satisfactory, at least so far as this office is concerned. I remain, Your Obt Srvt J.P. Richardson 1st Lt 26. Inf A.A.A. Genl L.R. T137
