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Bu. R.F&A.L. (J 114) 1867. Sumpter Texas Aug. 20" 1867 Johnson H S S.A.C Reports that [[strikethrough]] that [[/strikethrough]] the Com'dg Officer Post of Centreville when directed by SO. No. 137- Hd Qrs D of T. to send him "6" picked men to relieve the men who had previously been performing duty there- did Send the 6 men 4 of which were sick and are still unable to perform duty having been taken from the Sick Report. States that with the force he has is unable to make arrests or preserve peace - especially where the civil Authority is powerless- Encloses affidavit of Geo Burns- &c - Rec'd Bu. R.F&AL. Aug. 27" 67 1 Enclosure