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failing to give bond, both were committed to jail

Some time since their imprisonments their attorney applied to Judge Moore Chief Justice of the state for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, but His Honor, after investigation refused to grant the writ. And now Alexander and Mattock are in jail securely ironed awaiting the convening of Court.

To an impartial observer, it does seem that the civil authorities have done all in their power to bring these parties to Justice

I have the honor to be
Most Respectfully
Your obedient servant
(signed) T B Wheeler
County attorney for Travis County