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Smaller and consequently much easily [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] moove,ed I turned over the table to him which I sold to the Bureau. it cost me $5.00 and I paid $10.00 for the Desk I shipped to him.

I disclaim any intention to wrong the Government and if necessary I will ship him the Desk I have and he can have both.

I would beg to say that Lt B is more smart than wise and but for the service of his efficient Clerk (Lt Smith.) charges would have been preferred against Bannister for incompetency to perform the duties of his office

I would have bought a Desk here had I not brought my old one with me and I did make the change, only in obedience to order from the A.A.G not to incur any aditional expense. If the Asst Commissioner desires it I will at once ship