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The following is an exact copy of the letter that was received by Mr. J.M.
Lewis, from the so-called "White Caps," below that is his answer:
Mr.
J.M. Lewis,
Sir: You have been reported as a mischief maker, a briber of negroes
in Elections, a slanderer of women, and having disregarded the will of your people
making an appointment of Constable of your Precinct. Our Private detective also
believes you have a man hired to do some work you are afraid to do yourself. Be
certain that you cover your tracks well, we think you have gone far enough for
a man of your sense and courage. If we hear any more complaints we will find time
to wait on you we only give one
warming.
WHITE CAPS.
I have been
a citizen of Kaufman county for 33 years and for the greater portion of that time
a citizen of the precinct and I am here to stay. The author of the above letter
is a base liar. He is a liar when he says that I ever bribed negroes in any election
He is a liar when he says that I have ever defamed women. In the appointment of
constanble the commissioners court followed the strict letter of the law. The
records of said Court are open to the public, and if any chicanery has been resorted
to the cords of the country are open for the correction of the same. The truth
is not in the man that wrote the above letter and he is devoid of the principles
of man-hood. He is a man that would resort to incendiarism, assasionation, anything
that is low and sneaking to accomplish his designs, however hellish they might
be. In conclusion I will state that I will "keep my tracks covered,"
and will be found at my home one half mile east of depot when business does not
call me away. Here I will strive to entertain all visitors and more especially
those that please to denominate themselves "White Caps."
Awaiting
calls,
Very Respectfully,
J.M. Lewis
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