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much as far as my ambition seemed to carry me. I would have felt assured that something could be done for this people. The deed ought to have been such long ago and had it have been in my power, It would be the least of all the trouble. Maj Stratton did not know where his line extended to [[strike through]] and [[strike through]]and for that reason defended on the Freedom. who knew to show him where the hive was. But I could not find one that was willing to sacrifice a little time to show him. all had to wait until Saturday and on Saturday knowing Maj S went to Galveston I may be able to send by