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I knew, would mould the office to corrupt purposes.  I see these very men, now, making efforts to create a vacancy, hoping to get the office for themselves or friends.

The confidence you have been pleased to express towards me, justifies, I hope, this liberty.

With very high consideration,
Your Obt Servant
Benj. F. Porter

Major Genl.
Wager Swayne
Asst Supt. Bureau of Refugees for Alabama.

P.S. Capt Steinburg has no hint that I have written this letter, nor has anyone else.  I have, however, particular reasons, for wishing to know, if you have received it.