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A 485 RF&AL Va 3 V 66

Bureau RF and AL
Office of Asst Supt
Richmond Va 15 Sept/66

Respectfully returned to Capt A McDonnell Supt 3d Dist Va with the information, that according to the statement of Mr Pemberton Supt of the Penitentiary (Enclosed) this man is confined on the charge of Grand Larceny.

From an interview with Mr Ruth Supt F&C Railroad I learn that a man of the name of Jones was employed by him some time ago and that his character was not of the best but whether this is the man he cannot say.

Benj. W Cook
Bvt Capt & Asst Supt
E&M 16

Bureau Ref F and A Lands
Office Supt 3rd Dist of Va.
Richmond Va. Sept 17th '66

Respectfully returned to the Asst Comr with attention invited to endorsement of Brevet Capt. B.C. Cook Asst Supt.

John A McDonnell
Capt and Supt.
EM 146

Bureau RF&AL
H'd Qrs Asst Com Dept Poto'c
Richmond Va Sept 18"/66

Respectfully returned to Capt J.A. McDonnell Supt 3d Dist. It does not appear that this case has been properly investigated by Lieut Cook.

No report is made on the statement in the petition that "the prisoner can prove his innocence"

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