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State of Texas,
Executive Department, 
Austin Aug 20th 1866.

Maj Genl J. B. Kiddoo
Comr Freedman's Bureau 
Galveston Texas,

Sir; 

I respectfully call your attention to the action of Capt. Craig, Asst. Com'r at Brenham, Texas, in the case of DL McGary, editor of the "Southern Banner." I understand the facts to be that Mr. McGary in his paper animadverted upon the conduct of Mr. Whan and wife, teachers of freed children at Brenham, in regard to their demeanor, &c &c, on the fourth of July 1866. All the facts of which, will be furnished you with this communication. Capt. Craig notified McGary, that Whan and wife were under the protection of the Bureau, and any improper

Transcription Notes:
definition of "animadvert" - to criticize openly and harshly