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favor of the Union.

He took a conspicuous part with the rebels, during the whole war, and when the U. S. forces came through, he took to the woods.

I have in my possession at this time, a large number of Signers, of staunch Union men, petitioning the Comr. Gen. to remove him from office, as magistrate.

You will please considder this matter, and not let designing men, make a fool of the Goveriment, for their own aggrandizement. 

Most Respectfully
[[signature]] J. L. Johnson [[/signature]],
Asst. A'ssor,

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'Goveriment' typed as is