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followed by "Blair" he held up his hands, saying "Oh don't, don't, Blair fired 3 more shots, killing him instantly. No other cause can be assigned for the commital of this horrible deed, except the little dispute in the morning.

Blair, will probably go to Bell Co. where his relatives reside, I will communicate with the Comdg. Officer at Waco, and the Sub Asst. Comr. at Marlin, immediately, giving them a correct description and probable whereabouts of the assassin.

Mr. Lyons leaves a widow, whose home is in New York City.

I think Sir, it will be necessary for the effective protection of Union men and freedmen, to have a Detachment of troops, stationed at this place. The majority of the inhabitants are quiet law-abiding people, but there are always a number of transient residents here, amongst them gamblers and blacklegs, who are the cause of all disturbances and the Civil Officers, are either unable or unwilling to arrest such desperadoes. The detachment should consist of at least 20 men, commanded by an Officer.

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