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Matagorda Texas
Apr 13" 1866

Prissick,  William.

States that a man by name of McClellan whipped a colored boy brother of Lee Shephard. Lee remonstrated and McClellan fired two pistol shots at him where upon Lee returned the second fire shooting MeClellan through the head killing him instantly.
Does not consider the officials and citizens of Caney trustworthy.
Thinks the Government too lenient

Recd Hd Qrs B.R.F. April 20/66
B.R.F. & A.L. (P.8) 1866.

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