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of the presence of Capt Bull and the soldiers, and it is not on that account that I request the other appointment - The great principal underlying the matter with me is - to have our people learn to do justice and administer justice themselves, trust them in this and they will not abuse the trust - 
Very truly
A. B. Cooper

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