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Octo 31st 1866
Capt Sharpe

Sir:  We have examined the witness this morning who was absent at yesterday's investigation and she states (under Oath) that she has never made an assertion in reference to any threat having been made against Thos Haig or any of the party and furthermore that she has never heard any intimations from any one to that effect.  The law as I understand it leaves it to the discretion of the acting justice in issuing peace warrants and after a diligent investigation of all the facts in the case I can not find the first particle of evidence to gratify you that there is any probable cause to suspect that either of the parties are in any danger of bodily harm or injury or that there is any probable cause to suspect an additional violation of the peace hence I feel it my duty to decline issuing a warrant until I am satisfied by farther evidence (which when adduced will be promptly investigated) and if satisfactory I have no discretion in the case and will not hesitate [[strikethrough]]to act[[/strikethrough]] to act promptly in what I consider my duty as a justice.

Very Respectfully yrs

Wm E Prince J.P.
A.I. Linville J.P.

Thro Capt. Sharpe
Sussex C.Ho.