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Bureau of R.F. &, A.L 
Office of Asst Supt Sub Dist of Culpeper & Rappahannock 
Culpeper C.H. Va July 31 1866

Bvt Major
W.R. Morse
Supt 4th Dist Va
Major
In Compliance with Circular No 10 Dated Hd Qrs Asst Com Va Richmond Va March 12th 1866. I have the honor to state that I attended the trial of Robert. W. Eastham (not Esom as before reported) for the murder of Minor Monifer before the County Court of Rappahannock County. The report of the case as the testimony disclosed was forwarded by Lt Roth and myself. There was a large number present from all parts of the county and it was plainly seen that Eastham had all their sympathy The commonwealths attorney stood alone doing all in his power to have justice done. Eastham was aquitted and allowed to depart. It would be well for the proper authorities to know who he is. I heard statements about this man that I believe can be proved. One is a follows