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B.R.F. & A.L. (R184) 1867

Marshall Texas
July 27, 1867

Roberts C.S.
2nd Lt. 17 US Infty.

States that he arrived at that place on the 26th starts for Mount Pleasant That day. That the state of the Red River Counties [[strikethrough]]to be[[/strikethrough]] is even worse than reported by Col Sinclair. That the gangs of desperadoes are regularly organized. That the Board of Registration is progressing favorably in the adjacent counties except Panola Co. where an attempt to murder one of the Board was made. will communicate from Mount Pleasant on his arrival.

Received Headquarters BRF & AL
Aug 6, 1867

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