Dear Sir.

I have just received a private communication to the following effect, “you are sentenced to eight years Presidio - the Auditor of war will approve it - Perhaps the Captain General may reserve the right to alter the sentence, but I doubt it as it has emanated from his will - it is said you will be sent to the quick silver mines.”  You will see by this that there is but little time left, & it requires energetic action, as all steps after the sentence will be naturally attended with delay.

Do me the favor to write strongly to the President, as I understand the New York steamer is delayed until tomorrow.

                                                                                                                                                                                 Resp’y Yours
                                                                                                                                                                                 (signed) J. S. Thrasher

Nov. 15th
to A. F. Owen Esq.
Consul of the U.S.A.