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go alone, or without the protection of a dozen muskets. 
I have heard rumors of the killing of one or two freedmen in the direction of Monterey, since the meeting here on Saturday, but have not been able to trace them to sources, with sufficient definitiveness to report. I am using every safe means to do so, and will report either result as soon as obtained. 
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
Sam S. Gardner
Sub Asst Comm'r