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resigned & will I suppose go home. He is merely weak not wicked I think.
   
If I should want to act promptly where can I count on a site being given us & where the best.
   
Your report on my application is merely suspended till after the investigation.
   
Yours sincerely
C H Howard

I hope you will be summoned & if Texas matters are touched you will be.
   
C.H.H.

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REC'D OFFICE 
B.R.F. & A.L.
MAY 18 1870
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