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128 129 274 Wright, Maj. Genl 266/275 Endorsements on letter of Capt Geo. W. Smith. dated Brenham Texas, August 14th 1866, (S. 45.), which was endorsed as follows August 15th 1866, by order of Gen. Wright, "Respectfully referred to Brvt Maj. Genl Kiddoo, A.A. Genl for remarks and recommendation, This to be returned" By O Hd Qrs. Bu. R.F. and A.L, State of Texas Galveston, Augt 15th 1866, Respectfully returned. I directed Capt. Craig to fine or otherwise punish the Editor of "Southern Banner" and to call on the Post Commander for the proper forces to enforce his action. Capt Craig telegraphed me that Capt. Smith refused. I replied "Apply in writting for troops and have Capt Smith put refusal in writting" Do not know what Capt Craig means by "Capt Craig will not turn him over to me" I desire the party arrested, J. B. Kiddoo Brvt Maj. Genl and Asst. Comr 275 Wright, Maj. Genl 274/278. Endorsement on letter of Capt Allen. dated Hampstead Texas. August 14th 1866, (A. 24). Hd Qrs Bu. R.F. &c State of Texas Galveston, August 16th 1866, Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl Wright. Com.d.g Dept. of Texas, without recommendation, J. B. Kiddoo Brvt Maj. Genl and Asst. Comr 276 Roberts, J. E. 0/ Additional Endorsements on letter of S. E. Roberts. dated Jefferson. Texas, July 31st 1866, (R. 17.). 1866. E.B. 123.) which was returned endorsed by Capt Porter as follows. Aug 14/66, "Respectfully referred when these papers were returned to my Office, I handed them to H. S. Schoolfield if this place who was Attorney for H. S. Bennett and he states that he sent them to H. S. Bennett, Jefferson, Texas. This was on the 10th ult," over Hd Qrs Bu. R.F. &c State of Texas Galveston, Aug 16" 1866, Respectfully returned to Mr Roberts invitting attention to endorsement of Capt Porter, S.A. Comr at Houston, By Order of Brvt Maj. Genl Kiddoo, Wm H. Sinclair A.A. Genl 277 Howard Maj. Genl, 263/297. Endorsement on letter of W. Tarns dated. July 24" 1866, at Providence R.I. (T. 5.), which was endorsed as follows by Gen. Howard, July 28" 1866, "Respectfully referrred to Brvt Maj. Genl J. B. Kiddoo, Asst. Comr Galveston. Texas. in connection with papers in this case forwarded to him July 13" 1866, Genl Kiddoo will make early investigation and report on this case," Headquarters Bureau R.F. and A.L, State of Texas, Galveston, Texas. Aug 13/66, Respectfully returned to Maj. Genl O. O. Howard. The papers referred to have this day been returned to Washington, J. B. Kiddoo Brvt Maj. Genl Asst. Comr 278 Wright Maj. Genl 275/303 Endorsement on letter of Maj. L. S. Barnes, dated Brockett, Texas. August 7th 1866, (B. 51). Hd Qrs. Bu. R.F &c State of Texas Galveston, Aug 15/66, Respectfully referred to Maj. Genl Wright Com.d.g Dept of Texas, I have information that this is one of the worst points in the state and respectfully ask if practicable that more troops be sent there and a portion of them Mounted, J. B. Kiddoo Brvt. Maj. Genl Asst. Comr
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