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B.R.F.&A.L. (T.25) Nov. 14, 1866

Austin, Texas
Nov. 7, 1866

Throckmorton, J. W.
Gov. Texas.

Encloses letter of Judge Shropshire & one from the Sheriff of Matagorda Co. to the Judge in relation to the Agent of the Bureau forcibly taking a freedman from the custody of the Sheriff. 

Asks if action is approved, and the extent of the power & authority of the Asst Comr. Asks if the Pres. peace proclamation is recognized as making the military subordinate to the civil authority.

Nov. 14/66.