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156 157 838 Head qrs. 5 Mil. District, State of Texas Bureau R.F.& A.L. Austin, Texas Nov. 5. 1868. Kirkman Mr. M.M. Chicago, Ill. 0/ L.R. K 91 Sir, In reply to your communication relative to the murder of Mr. Wm. G. Kirkman, I am directed to transmit the enclosed papers, copies of the same having been furnished his brother 1st Lt. J.T. Kirkman, 26 Inf. stationed at Rio Grande City, Texas. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1 Lt. 4 Cav. A.A.A. Genl. 839 Head qrs. 5 Mil. District, State of Texas Bureau R.F. & A.L. Austin, Texas Nov. 6. 1868. Howard Maj. Gen. O.O. Commissioner &c. Washington D.C. 839/844 LR. H.339 General, In reply to your communication of the 14 ult. I have the honor to state that Mr. Otto T. Steinberg, who was on duty at "Ala. in 1866", has been discharged without compensation. I am, General, Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt J J Reynolds Bt. Maj. Genl. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner, State of Texas. 840 Head qrs. 5 Mil. District, State of Texas Bureau R.F.& A.L. Austin, Texas Nov. 9. 1868. Wood Mr. F.P. Sub. Asst. Com. Brenham, Texas. 706/857 L.R. W.110 Sir:- In reply to your communication of the 2nd inst. (with inclosures) regarding the freedman Boney Davis, I am directed by the Asst. Commissioner to say the order of Lt. A.H.M. Taylor to John Campbell Esq: dated Oct. 28, 1868, is unauthorized and disapproved. The decision of the Court will be carried out. The receipt of the Sheriff of Washington Co. to Mr. Campbell is herewith returned. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1 Lt. 4 Cav. A.A.A. Genl. Copy furnished Lt. A.H.M. Taylor 17 Inf. for his information. 841 Head qrs. 5 Mil. District, State of Texas Bureau R.F. & A.L. Austin, Texas Nov. 11. 1868. Beath Mr. D.S. Sub. Asst. Com. Bastrop, Texas 751/850 B.258 Sir: In reply to your communication of the 6th inst. inclosing the petition of Mr. Jas. L. Davis, for protection against E.L. Davis, and Frank Baker. I am directed by the Asst Com'r to say that at present his (Mr. Davis') only recourse is through the civil courts. It is impossible to render Military assistance in a case of this kind owing to the small amount of troops in this State. It is the duty of the civil officers to execute the law. Should any refuse to take action suitable persons can be recommended to fill their places. The warrants of arrest are herewith returned. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Charles A. Vernou 1st Lt. 4th Cav. A.A.A. General