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have taken jurisdiction. What I want is to keep myself right in regard to the jurisdiction I have under the late laws of the United States for the Governments the States lately in rebellion I desire to govern myself so as not to come in conflict with any of the laws of the United States and I also wish to fully discharge my duty under those laws. and as such I hope you will please give me all the information you can in relation to my duties in the premises.
Yours Respectfully
David Read
Judge of Probate
of Lee County