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doubtful if they wont be caught as they have numerous friend around them, plenty of Horses, & are so surrounded by swamps & timberlands that they cant easily (with 5 minutes notice) elude a whole Regiment;
Under these circumstances I send the guard back to Houston as I conceived it useless to keep them here; if you can suggest any further steps calculated to bring these parties to Justice, I shall take great pleasure in cooperating with you

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Sevt
J.A. Archer
S.A. Commissioner

P.S. The Sherriff informs me that "Sam H Conoles" lives in Liberty County, perhaps you may secure him through the civil authorities or otherwise

Aug 3d