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good effect upon this community. Many of the people if you can judge from their open expressions, disapproved of the action of the authorities But Judge Ireland's influence over them is great. I believe it would be best that a force of twenty five men should be kept at this place.
 
Lt Sutherland with a detachment of 16 men of the 17th Inft arrived Monday evening. Capt Hunt left with his command for San Antonio this morning. There was considerable excitement when Capt. Hunt arrived, some little talk of organizing for recapture but I believe it received no considerable encouragement. I believe nothing of the kind will be attempted.

I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt
S. A. Craig Capt & Sub. Asst. Comr.