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J. 101. R.F. & A.L. Va. 2nd Vol. 1867
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Off. A.S.A. Com. 3d Div. 6th Sub Dist. Va.
Tappahannock, Va. May 21, 1867.

Wentworth, Watson R.
2d Lieut and A.S.A. Comr

Forwards report of a disturbance which occurred in that town on Court day - 20 inst. caused by two men - Wm B. Micon, constable, & James Mundy - exciting a riot and who threatened to take his life. The ruffians collected at his door and remained from one o'clock until dark trying to get into his office. Open declaration by gang has been made to kill him. Requests to be furnished with fifteen or twenty enlisted men to protect him.

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. MAY 25 1867 [[/stamp]]

Recd off 6th Sub Dist. Va. May 23d 67.

Bureau Refugees, Freedmen &c
H.Q. sub asst Com. 6th Sub District Va.
Fredricksburg, Va. May 23, 67.

Respectfully forwarded to Brevt Brig Genl O. Brown, Asst Commr with the recommendation that this matter be laid before Major Genl Schofield Comd'g First Military Dist. State of Va. 

This is not the first time this officers life has been threatened and in jeopardy. 

James Johnson
Brevet Lieut Col. Maj V.R.C.
Sub Asst Comr.

E and M.B. 1 V p 134.67

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