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Office Sub-Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of R., F. & A.L., State of Texas Houston, Texas, Sept. 12th, 1866. Lieut. Lemuel K. Morton, A.A.A. Gen'l. Galveston. Lieutenant: I have the honor to report that the Sheriff of this County attempted to arrest me yesterday. I refused to obey his writ and called upon Major Lathrop Post Commandant in whose office I happened to be at the time, for military protection, which was promptly given me. The Sheriff was referred to Gen'l. Orders, No. 3 current series War Dept. and Gen'l. Orders, No. 5 current series Dept. of Texas. I enclose herewith a copy of the writ. The Major has furnished a guard to remain at my office to prevent another attempt at arrest which is threatened over