33

Since Mr. Thompson has begun the issuing of warrants,
on the oaths of colored people, considerable discussion has
taken place in this community, and Mr. Thompson informed
me he has been threatened and is fearful of violence. The
disaffection seems to have culminated in this case and Mr.
Thompson relies on the United States Government to pro-
tect him in the fearless discharge of his duty.

I respectfully request, in view of the facts above set forth,
that a sufficient military force be sent here to make these
arrests and protect the judiciary of the State against lawless
violence.

I also desire to be instructed as to what steps to take with
constable Baldwin. I expect to go to Calvert county next
Monday to investigate certain complaints in that section and
may not return before Thursday.
I am, sir, very respectfully,

Tour obedient servant,
(Signed.) W. L. VAN DERLIP,

Brevet Major Superintendent.

GENERAL -HOWARD'S ENDORSEMENT.

"WAR DEPARTMENT, BUREAU R., F. & A. L.

Washington, July 26, 1866.
Respectfully referred to His Excellency, GOVERNOR SWANN.

I have had a conversation with General Grant with regard
to this case, and we both agreed that if there is a possibility
of justice being secured without military interference, that it
is better that such interference should not take place.

If the officials are so paralysed by a wrong public senti-
ment that they cannot exercise their trust, and make requisi-
tion for aid, it will be furnished. Please, Dear Sir, see if
something cannot be done to sustain the Magistrate.

[Signed] O. O. HOWARD;
Major Genl., Commissioner.