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that I did not consider his removal as official but under the circumstances thought it would be kindest for him to leave and transact no further business, which he accordingly done We left Livingston Wednesday morning 11th Oct that evening we arrived at Mr Willis Darbys about 3 miles from Patrick's Ferry on Trinity River; the next morning as Mr Goddin Mr Darby and myself were sitting in front of the fire the room was suddenly entered by four armed men who told Mr. Goddin that he was their prisoner, taken at such a disadvantage all I could do was to remonstrate with them.  I told them the consequences of their acts but they would pay no attention to it.  One of their number B.F. Pier drew his gun down on me and said that if I