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officers have aided much in extending his influence and it is by their cooperation that he expects any favors. Hence my conclusion that he will favor the nomination of the man who is in favor with the Army Officers. I expect to meet him in a few days and will ascertain his views.

We have a bad influence to contend with in this congressional Dist in the U.S. Collectors Dept. The Collecter is a rebel, heart, soul, and body and all his assistants are the worst, two of them being from the north. This bad influence has been brought about by Judge Underwoods influence. One of the Dept. Collecters is also