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that this was a bailable case, I have reported the facts to Lieut H.C. Ward Military Commissioner, for such action as the proper authority may direct.

The occurrence has caused much feeling throughout the entire community, as there appears nothing to justify, or even to palliate the atrocity of the murder,
 
The parents are of course in the deepest distress on account of this terrible calamity, and parties interested in their behalf have called upon Genl Stoneman with a view to have the case tried at once by the Military Authorities, or at least to secure in some way its favorable action. 

Very Respectfully 
Your obt serv't
Ira Ayer Jr
ASA Comr

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