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[[left margin]] attest [[/Left Margin]] said illegal detention may be enquired into and as in duty bound will ever pray &c. J.C. McCrary Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st of January 1867 John C. West J.P. [[left margin]] Writ of Habeas Corpus[[/left margin]] The State of Texas Lt Maj A.F. Manning Sub Asst Agt F & A.L. Whereas complaint has been made to me under oath that you illegally restrain John C. McCrary of his liberty, these are therefore to command you that you appear before me on the 21st day of January 1867 (Inst) at 3 O'clk P.M. and bring with you the body of the said John C. McCrary at the Court House in the city of Waco in the County of McLennan and then and there show by your written return on this Writ whether of not you have in your custody or under restraint the said John C. McCrary, and by what authority you so detain him. Herein fail not but due return make under the penalty of the law. Witness my hand this 21st day of January 1867. Thos Harrison Judge 11th Jud Dist.