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448 449 822 Head qrs 5 Mil. Dist. State of Texas Bureau R.F. A.L. Austin, Texas, Oct. 27, 1868. Baker Mrs. Mary A. care of John T. Cook Richmond, Va. 0/ L.R. B 244 Dear Madam, I am directed by General Reynolds to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated Oct. 2, 1868, and in reply would state that copies of the inclosed Circular Letter have been sent to the different Military Commanders in this state, and should the whereabouts of George Washington Jones be ascertained you will be promptly notified. I am, Madam Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1 Lt. 4 Cav., A.A.A. Genl. 823 Head qrs 5 Mil. Dist. State of Texas Bureau R.F. A.L. Austin, Texas, Oct. 27, 1868. Foster Mr. A.K. Sub. Asst. Com. Hallettsville. 674 L.R. F 53 In reply to your communication of the 23rd inst. asking what to do with certain parties who have been committing outrages upon certain freed people when they may be arrested and brought before you, I am directed by the Asst. Commissioner to say that they will be placed under sufficient bond to ensure their trial under the law of the State of Texas. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1 Lt. 4 Cav., A.A.A. Genl. 824 Head qrs 5 Mil. Dist. State of Texas Bureau R.F. A.L. Austin, Texas, Oct. 27, 1868. Haughn Mr. Chas. Sub Asst Com Waco, Texas 813/842 Sir:- I am directed by General Reynolds to ask you to forward the names of such persons that may be in confinement or under bonds in your Sub District whom you think it advisable to have tried by Military Commission for offenses committed by them. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1 Lt. 4 Cav., A.A.A. Genl. 825 Head qrs 5 Mil. Dist. State of Texas Bureau R.F. A.L. Austin, Texas, Oct. 28, 1868. Shorkley By. Maj. Gen. Sub Asst. Com. Clarksville, Texas 0/53 L.R. S 317 Major, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your report of the murder of Mr. W.G. Kirkman, late S.A.C. at Boston, Texas, and am directed by Genl. Reynolds to request you to hold his effects until they can be taken by the family of the deceased. Copies of the papers have been furnished Lt. J.T. Kirkman brother of the deceased. Accounts of expenses incurred in his burial will be sent you by the A.A.Q.M. for your certificate. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1 Lt. 4 Cav., A.A.A. Genl.