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because for some cause Col C seems disposed to injure me, and 3rdly he is not a sober man, and not competent in business.
He has alienated all the union element from the Bureau so far as I can judge from the words of to friends, he drinks every day, his associates drink with him, one of his chums is the bar tender of the saloon he gets his liquor in.
he draws his forrage for 2 horses and sells it. draws his full and sells it. and is one of the most profane and abusive men I ever knew. Lieut Mialer and Mr Novac sober and hardworking men are the objects of his scrutiny and insult. While his associates are severe drinkers. 
I employed Lieut Mialer to make out my December Papers. but find that, the Col so interfered that they have been delayed, but will be sent forward in a day or so if they are not now in your