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answer from him. I did not intend by the language used in my letter to do injustice to Capt. Whiting. I have first had a conversation with him in reference to my application for transportation and am satisfied that he did his whole duty in the matter, and I attach no blame whatever to him.[[crossout]] for not hearing any information [[crossout]]. Since writing to Gen. Swayne for transportation I have heard some news in regard to my Brother in Texas, which if true, will put it out of my power to go to him for assistance. And I think it but right and proper under existing circumstances to withdraw, for the present, my application