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Office of Agent B. R. F and A. L. Gonzales Texas Aug. 14th 1866 Genl Enclosed please find a copy of a letter which I wrote this morning to Genl. Hientzelman which will explain itself and at the same time say what I wish to say to you. I might as well have sticks as unmounted men - Annother freedman was killed this morning not far from town but I can do nothing and the Cival authority will do nothing. I am Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt. Chas. P. Russell Sub Asst Comr B.R.F and A.L. To Bt. Maj. Genl. Kiddoo Asst Commissioner B.R.F and A.L. State of Texas