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me, but also be imprisoned. Captain Irving Wilcox Agent in charge of Sussex County accompanied General Neide upon his investigation, and can testify to this statement. I respectfully ask that the Indictment against me may be dismissed, or at least the "Capias" may be removed until the matter can be investigated, as under existing circumstances, I am liable to have my person seized, while in the performance of my duty. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Wm L Fernald Agent in Charge Thru R.S. Lacey Agent Lynchburg Va E R page 63 1st Mil Dist/1868 [[stamp]] HEAD QUARTERS First Military District, Richmond, Va., Jan 30 1868. [[/stamp]] Respectfully returned to the Asst. Comr. Bureau of R.F. & A.L. District of Va Mr. Fernald should stand his trial before the civil courts, and if it then appears that injustice has been done him, the facts in the case should be reported to the Commanding General for his consideration. By command of Major General Schofield S.F. Chalfin A.A.G. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. * * * RECD HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. JAN 31 1868 [[/stamp]] L R 114 R F & A L, Va, 1 vol, 1868.