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6th. Can the Military Authorities invest them with the exercise of powers other than those given such agents by the law of their creation.

In seeking this information General I am actuated by patriotic motives an earnest desire to avoid any collision with the United States authorities or even the semblance of impeding the reconstruction of the Southern States.

It is desired for my official guidance and coming from you will have weight and authority in my District.

You will confer upon me a great favor by replying at your earliest convenience and addressing me at Dallas, Dallas County Texas.

I have the honor General to be
Very respectfully
Your obedt servt.
John J. Good, Judge &c
5th Dist of Texas.

General U.S. Grant
Washington City
D.C.