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History of Military Units in Columbia County, FL (1970) Robert Gary Shields
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REPORTS ON STATE ACTIVE DUTY

Capt. Cox Report on Lake City disturbance:

Armory Company H, 1st Infantry
Lake City, May 27, 1904

The Adjutant-General,
State of Florida. . '
Tallahassee,'Florida•
SIR:- I have the honor to report that in compliance with your telegraphic
order I have been acting with Sheriff Cone since 8 p.m. yesterday.
Company not assembled, as Sheriff expects no trouble until
tonight.
I forward herewith copies of order issued to Company this
morming. There are only twenty enlisted men in town at present, but
expect others to return by Sunday.
Unless speedy trial here, would advise removal of prisoners
tomorrow, as Saturday night will probably bring trouble. It is a
case of rape, confessed to by the prisoners.
Very respectfully,
NELSON H. COX
Captain 1st Infantry
Commanding Company "H"

Office of the Adjutant-General,
Tallahassee, May 27, 1904,4:00pm
Captain Nelson H. Cox,
Company "H,r 1st Infantry
Lake City, Florida
Report received. Action approved. Continue to co-operate with
the Sheftff. Caution men avoid creating any excitement.

FOSTER,
Adjutant-General

Armory Company "H" 1st Infantry
Lake City, ^4ay 28, 1904
The Adjutant-General
Staitae of Florida
Tallahassee, Florida

SIR - L have the honor to report that at the request of the Shefiff,
this Company mounted guard at the jail from 9:30 p.m. yesterday until
4:30 this morning. Two commissioned officers and seventeen enlisted
men.
Still believe it c;wise to remove prisoners, as it will be doubtless
be necessary to place a guard every night for some time if prisoners
are to be kept.safe. •
NELSON H COX
‘ Executive Office,
Tallahassee, May 28, 1904
Sheriff W. N. Cone
Lake City, Florida
It is the order of the Governor that you take prisoners to Jackson-
ville on first train. If too late to catch this afternoon"s train, brin<
them to Tallahassee tonight
C. H. DICKINSON
Private Secretary

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