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have no doubt if he is fully advised as to the facts he will act promptly particularly in the pardon of Genl C.  You will also please look into the direct tax matter learn its conditions and what the State is to depend on.  I was sorry to learn, my Son in Law Mr McDavid was not at home when you were in Huntsville.  I noticed in the Huntsville Independent the mention of your arrival but diddent say how long you tarried there.  If the duties of my office grow less pressing than since you left I may have  to remain closely at the Capital all the Summer.  Yet would be glad to have little respite.  I feel however, My Dear General, personal sacrifices to me are nothing if I can to some extent be useful in redeeming this wasted and depressed state to her once prosperous condition.   I sometimes however feel much discouraged.  Yet have hopes that an all wise, and Good God will in his own Good way bring peace order and prosperity  out of Civil War, disorder and confusion.  Should you see your father and family please remember me kindly to them. I will be pleased to hear from you

I Am My Dear Sir
Yours Very Truly
R M Patton
Gov. of Alabama