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defendant was acting under the orders of Maj Lee or Maj Lee's agent the fine was put down to the lowest sum—

I know nothing about his imprisonment. I would here remark however that it is the duty of a city officer to secure persons who commit breaches of city ordinances or so proved that they may be surely held accountable for their misconduct.

I am not aware that a Police officer can accept bail for the appearance of persons under arrest until the amount is fixed by a judicial officer.

Jno. S. Jones
Recorder
Oct 11 /66.