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men and Abandoned Lands for the State of Texas to Sub Asst Commissioner at Brownsville dated Galveston Texas, January 5th 1867. and Circular [[?]] Hd Qrs District of Texas, January 12th 1867. 

It is held that this case is wholly beyond the jurisdiction of the State Courts of Texas (See Ableman vs. Booth 26 forward 523, also Judge advocate General Holts digest p 118, Sec 11).

I would respectfully suggest that this case be brought before the first term of the U.S. District Court for the State which I am informed will be in session next month.

I am Sir Very Resp 
your obt Servant

Samuel P Butler
Sub Asst Commr
Bureau RF & AL

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