Supreme Court of Virginia September 18, 1902 (Tyree v. Harrison)

Keith, P.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

H. W. Harrison addressed the Mayor of the city of Roanoke the following letter:

“Hon. Jambs P. Woods:

“Dear 'Sir,—I respectfully call your attention to the fact that a policeman named Peter R. Tyree came into my office to-day, and from his insolence and coarseness seemed to he under the influence of liquor of some kind.