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myself am in no danger - but it is that class of men white and black, who have not the means to visit the assults of the reckless bully, who by threat and menace intimidate them into an acquiescence with their demands, that a military force in this end of the state is necessary - and to prevent any sudden out break and riot at publick speakings, like that which occured at Mobile a few days since with Majr Kelly of Pa - Trusting the Lieut General will provide all proper means for the protection of the would be loyal people of Ala, if permitted by the rebel class
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully &c
Yr obt sevt
D.H. Bingham
Lieut Genl U.S. Govt.