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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.