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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