(This letter is written on official Bureau stationary.)

Staunton, Va., Dec 10 1867.

Lieut J.L.H. Hall
Mil. Comm.
Woodstock

Lieutenant
I have the honor to report that Mr Alexander Curry now of Bath Co. later of Highland has been indicted in Highland Co for theft of a horse from Mrs Sarah Bird of Highland Co. during the war.
There is another of the suit instituted in Highland Co. against all in any way connected with federal troops during the War and scouting parties __ frequently sent out by them and as enquary is now being made ___ some of these cases at Winchester. I notified Mr. Somers the Sheriff not to arrest Curry untill some decision had been given on such case. Without defending the conduct of such men in all cases, I am satisfied all such suits should be dismissed for as the courts are constituted in Highland the same law will not be administered if the ___ man is plantiff as if he is defendent.
The case of Curry may likely come at court held at Monterey Dec 12 67.
Respectfully ask instructions,

Very respectfully
Yr ob serv
Thos. P. Jackson
Agent