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with instructions to bring down all parties, concerned.   

We may not be able to try them by a commission but we can let them lie in jail a while.

It is not worth while for me to say anything of the consequences of the withdrawal of the troops.  You know what the condition would be.  Even now there are not enough soldiers to make the authority of the Government respected.

Col. Beecher has gone to Mobile on business.  Offers are made for the boats but nothing will be done towards their sale until you return.  Mr. Foote reports an offer of $30,000 for the Mary taking her with such title as the bureau can give.  

Col. Freudenberg V.R.C. received his muster out on the 17th and started home.  I am glad of it for I don't know what we could have done with him.  A few officers of a lower grade are needed. 

The local condition of the different Offices where there is a force sufficient to inspire respect is fair.

I have established a Freedmens Court in Selma.  Have heard nothing from it as yet. 

J.J. Martin of Tuskegee called in on Saturday. 

I think he would be a good witness before the Reconstruction Committee.  If he would testify as he talks he would be of