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Bu. R.F. & A.L. (R 197) 1867
Clarksville Texas
Aug. 10th 1867
Roberts. C.S.

States that the men he has arrested are of a bad character and that to prove their crimes would be difficult, owing to the fact that the most of the witnesses are men of the same lawless band &c.

Requests then an Energetic & reliable officer be sent them to take charge of the Bureau to permit of his organizing freedmen's school &c.

Rec'd Bu. R.F & A.L. Aug. 23rd 1867