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that it would influence the jury in any way.

I am therefore of the opinion: that if the jury had any feeling against Mr. Howison, it was on account of his being a stranger, and Mr. Lacy a citizen.  In fact I have been informed that Mr Lacy represented on the Street, that Mr. Howison was a Yankee Horse thief, whether any of the jury heard, or was influenced by such expressions, I am unable to say.

At the time of this trial there was a great deal of feeling in the County about stealing horses, and every one seemed disposed to put a stop to it.  I am of the opinion by the evidence that injustice has been done Mr. Howison, but cannot give any cause for it except as above stated.  The jury were composed of common fair minded men as far as I can ascertain.

I am, General;
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
S.R. Lee
Capt. and Supt. 10th. Dist. Va.

Transcription Notes:
Marked signature as "S.R. Lee" based on freedmen's bureau records of the Alexandria superintendent in 1867 ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-10-22 01:05:55