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Bu. R.F & A.L. (R) 171 1867 Sterling Texas July 19" 1867 Randall. J.L. S.A.C, Reports that Ryan whom he has had in close confinement since the 12" inst for firing upon & seeverly wounding two freedmen & one freedwoman make his escape he having bribed the guard, also that the guard accompanied him- State that should the guards have been vigilant and true in the performance of their duty - that his escape would never have been affected Red'd Bu RF & AL. July 24/67-