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Saylor, Lieut J. Albert.
80./195.

Endorsement on letter of Lieut J. A. Saylor- dated Hallettsville, Texas. May 22nd 1866, (S.15) 1866,

Headquarters,
Bureau R.F. and A.L,
State of Texas,
Galveston, May 28th 1866,

Respectfully returned to know what the nature of your business is and if it cannot be transacted by writing,

By Order of
Brvt Maj. Genl Kiddoo,
Wm H. Sinclair
A.A. Genl


86.
Sloan. Capt. Saml. C.
23./100.

Endorsement on letter of Capt. Saml. C. Sloan, dated Richmond Texas, May 22nd 1866, (S.14).

Headquarters,
Bureau R.F. and A.L,
State of Texas
Galveston, May 28th 1866,

Respectfully returned to Capt. Sloan, S.A. Comr Richmond, Texas, You will arrest or cause the arrest of this Man. Try him, and punish by fine or imprisonment or both,

By Order of
Brvt Maj. Genl Kiddoo,
Wm H. Sinclair
A.A. Genl


87.
McClermont. Lieut. R.
0./

Endorsement on letter of Henry Robertson, (f.m.) dated Port Sullivan, Texas. May 15th 1866, (R.5),

Hd Qrs. B.R.F and A.L,
State of Texas, Galveston, May 28" 1866,

Respectfully referred to Lieut. McClermont, S.A. Comr. The contract in case of this man's wife will be declared null and void by you and she will be permitted to join her husband. If possible arrest Dr Mitchell for shooting at Robertson, and if you you can prove the charges of R. punish him for it,

Wm H. Sinclair


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88.
Goodman, Lieut J. Ernst
75/181

Endorsement on letter of Lieut Goodman, dated Columbus Texas May 22nd 1866, (G.6.),

Headquarters,
Bureau R.F. and A.L,
State of Texas,
Galveston, May 28th 1866,

Respectfully returned to Lieut Goodman, S.A. Comr, You have the right and it is your duty to take charge of all cases arising between whites and freedmen, In case of assaults on freedmen you should try the case and punish the guilty parties by fine or imprisonment or both,

By Order of
Brvt Maj. Genl Kiddoo,
Wm H. Sinclair
A.A. Genl


89.
Miller, Capt Ed, S.A. Comr
59/92.

Endorsements on letter of Brig. Gen. Gregory, dated Galveston May 10th 1866, (G.5), which was endorsed as follows by Col. Whittelsey, order of Gen. Wright, May 26th 1866,
"Respectfully returned to Brvt Maj. Gen. Kiddoo, with the information that a Mil. Com. has been appointed to convene at Houston, Texas, for the trial of Lee, and others on June 6th 1866, The proper charges should be preferred and forwarded to these Hd Qrs with as little delay as possible"

Headquarters,
Bureau R.F. and A.L,
State of Texas,
Galveston, Texas. May 28th 1866,

Respectfully referred to Capt Miller, S.A. Comr. at Victoria, Texas, Prefer charges against this man and forward the prisoner with the charges to these Hd Qrs without delay, Be careful and get the names of all the Witnesses in the case both black and white,

By Order of
Brvt Maj. Gen. Kiddoo,
Wm H. Sinclair
A.A. Genl

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