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of this place: was at the mercy of an armed excited and drunken mob: I do not make this statement with a view of requesting you to make any alteration in your present arrangement. or disposition of Soldiers. But with a view to Keep you informed in reference to affairs here under similar circumstances: with three Soldiers it would be useless to attempt to make an arrest, But with our present arangements, I have all confidence in our ability to protect the Soldiers and myself

I am Major
Very respectfully
Your Obt Servant
J F McGogy
Agent

To
O.D. Kinsman
Major & A.A.Genl.

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2-20-2021: Transcribed remaining [[?]]s, completed transcription and marking for review