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Howard of Bosque County,  and ordered the return or rearrest of the freedman he released from jail in that county that was indicted for rape, or attempt at rape.
   You must excuse this rambling letter. The truth is I trudge along in my office from morning till dark, and attend to so many different questions that  when I sit down to write concerning a particular thing or measure, I try to get through with everything touching the matter under consideration.
   Hoping to see you soon, and earnestly trusting that forbearance and prudence will restore our country to peace, and give quiet and justice to all classes, I remain Genl,
Very Respectfully
your  Obt Ser't
J.W. Throckmorton