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power and authority, and how far you expect to exercise it, to interfere with the civil authorities in the exercise of their duty in bringing to trial freedmen for offences committed against the laws of the State. It is desirable that I should have a perfect understanding with you on these points.

I would also inquire if you recognize the President's Peace Proclamation as making the military subordinate to the civil authority?

Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Sev't

J. W. Throckmorton
Gov of Texas