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Office of Sub Asst Comm'r
B.F.R.&A.L. 12th Sub Dist
Richmond Tex Oct 10/68

Capt S. Roberts
A.A.A.Genl
B.R.F.&A.L.
Austin, Tex

Captain
I have the honor in obedience to letter of instructions dated August 14, 1868 to report that in the case of J.W. Bains for an assault upon Joe McCornica (June) mentioned in my report for the month of July; The evidence you have in writing he was tried and acquitted on the 8th inst.  There is no doubt whatever as to the assault.  The only conflicting evidence is as to the manner in which he struck the freeman.

I am Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
William H. Rock
Sub Asst Commssr