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Madisonville Texas June 17 1867 Capt Bradford Dr Sir Yours of 10 is to hand- and in reply I would say that the County Jail is not secure by any means, consequently I do not think that the freedman John Johnson would be secure - here - If it is convenient for you to keep said prisoner you can do so, until our next District Court - when he will be called for by the sheriff of our County. I have the honor to be, Most respt yours W.D. McDonald County Clerk