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Commonwealth’s Attorney for Richmond County, in which I requested him to prosecute James B. Smith for the alleged offence. 

I have to report Mr. Jones promptly responded to my request and had Smith immediately arrested, and examined upon the same day (16th inst) and Smith was bound over to appear before the Circuit Court in October. 

Smith again assaulted her upon the same evening and threatened her life. She again appealed to me and I again sent a similar note to Mr. Jones, and he again had Smith arrested and tried for the offence. But was acquitted, which I think was wrong. 

Mr. Jones prosecuted the case with the same ardor and honesty any man could in his position. But the justices in the second trial did not show justice in my opinion that was warranted. 

Very Respectfully 
Your Obedient Sevt
Henry K.W. Ayres
2nd Lieut VRC & Ass't Supt 11th Dist Va 

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