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of worry and anxiety in connection with this charge that he became at one time a monomaniac, and for no reason as I believe, but that he was a brave and consistent witness against Humfreville. (Sgd) C.C. Augur Brig. Genl. USA Comd'g Hq DT SA Tx Feby 15 1875 (2 Encl) (Sgd) J.A. Augur Official Aide de Camp Copy of report of Capt. G. B. Russell, A. A. I. G D.T. Office A.A,I Genl. D.T. San Antonio, Tx. Feb 10 1875

To the A.Adjt Genl. D.T. San Antonio, Tx Sir: Referring to communication of J. S. Humfreville, late Capt. 9 Cav. concerning Lt. D H Floyd, 9 Cav, referred to me January 29, 75. I have the honor to report as follows: 1st As to the sale of a Government Carbine by Lt. Floyd. In the matter I have no direct proof at hand, and can but express the opinion which I have formed, from hearing of the matter in various ways, during the past year. In April 1874, while at Ft. Brown on an inspection tour, Mr. Humfreville (just after his dismissal from the Army) stated to me that he knew that Lt. Floyd had a time long past, sold a Gov't Carbine; I told Mr. Humfreville that before taking any official notice of such a statement, I wished it in writing and names of witnesses &c (no statement in writing was furnished me). Subsequently I mentioned this verbal "statement" to the Dept. Cmdr (then at Ft Brown) who said that he would not entertain charges made in this manner by an exofficer just dismissed against one of his accusers unless fully substantiated by testimony. Lt. Floyd on the 27 of May 1874, tendered his resignation which was subsequently withdrawn under circumstances fully set forth in communication (and enclosure) to the A. Genl. USA from these Headqrs dated Sept 3, 1874 in reply to inquiries from the War Dept (marked LS 673 D.T. 74 - enclosed herewith). At the time when the mind of Lt. Floyd was found to be deranged (in Austin about Aug 1st) he frequently mentioned to me the matter about the carbine in question. From conversation with him and from the general reputation of Lieut. Floyd I then formed the opinion (which I still hold) that Lt. Floyd did sell a carbine to a citizen about the time stated, that, if the carbine was a Govt Carbine, the fact was not known to Lt. Floyd: that the Carbine came into the possession of Lt. Floyd as private, and not public property: that there was no secrecy or attempt to conceal the sale of the carbine from any one, that he sent for the carbine for the purpose of showing it to the Dept. Comdr. to prove that it was not a Govt carbine; that through the feeling of his inability to prove a negative in the case of the carbine his sensitive organization, and the idea that several suspected him, Lt. Floyd's mind became seriously affected; and that, in