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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Richmond Va. June 8th 1865 General: I enclose herewith a paper marked "A" with extracts from the "Whig" and "Times" of this City in regard to the punishment of the negro Ned Scott by the Military authorities, a paper marked "B" containing a Statement of Richard Adams in regard to the attack upon Ed. Scott by Rebs, and his subsequent treatment an punishment by Federal Officers and soldiers, and a paper marked "C" containing a statement of Jenny Scott wife of Ed Scott in regard to the attack on her husband by Rebs, etc. I can perfectly assure that these "Statements" present an "exparte" view of the case. I enclose the several "papers" that you may judge whether