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Marlin Texas May 28th 1868

Gen Reynolds Comd - USA -
Dist of Texas

This county is now in a bad condition and the presence of troops is needed here. Some 3 Freedmen have been killed & shot and they are in Arms on the run in this county and the higes [[highest]] excitement prevails. the fact is we will have to have troops here [[strikethrough]] Any [[/strikethrough]] for I do not believe that the Civil Authorities can ever hold the pice [[peace]] here any longer. My friend NE Cohen can give you the particulars in regard to this affair and he is all reliable & true he is now just starting to attend the convention[[?]]

Most Respectfully yours &c
with angxiety [[anxiety]] to hear from the prospect
W.M. Reed
County Judge Falls County