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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.

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