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made for a vigorous prosecution of this trafic during the approaching summers and that nothing but the most stringent measures on the part of the Government can prevent its consumation
I most respectfully request to vested with such powers as will enable me to assist in carrying out the policy of the Government by suppressing this unlawful trade.
I have the honor to be
Major, Your Obt. Servt
P. F. Mancosos
Major J. D. Wilkins.
15. Infantry U.S.A.
Provo Mar. District of Mobile. Ala,

Transcription Notes:
correct name from history books and records seems to be P.F. Mancosas - written Mancosos here so left as written