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LB. 177
1867

Office S.A.C. B.R.F. and A.L.
20th Sub Dist State of Texas
Millican Aug 8/67

J.T. Kirkman
1st Lieut 26 Inft
A.A.A.G. B R F and A L
Galveston Texas

Sir: 
On the evening of the 7th inst "Green Smith. the murderer of George Patrick. alias "Myers,' f.m. was delivered to me by 7 f.m. who had persued him since the murder, and had succeeded in arresting him in Burleson. Co. about 30 miles from this place.

To day Green was examined before a magistrate and on the evidence given by 3 witnesses was committed to Jail. to await the action of the grand Jury. unless you wish to have him tried before a Military Commission

The Freedmen who arrested