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Deputy U.S. M[[?]] and the other U.W. Commissioner.  These offices give weight - and extends their influence.  Which they use for all occasions to obstruct reconstruction.  Mr. Smith with all the assistance we could render has been laboring to bring about a change but as yet without success.  He hoped if the Pres. is convicted [[?]] there will be a change.  This does not give him favor with Judge Meierwood[[?]] and his friends.  Neither is he in favor with Mr. Botts.  How the [[?]] move if Gov. Peirfout will achieve[[?]] his course I [[?]] I see him.  'Nicing'[[?]] are all [[?]] now I am doing all I can to secure Wells's nomination.

Respectfully Wm. P. Austin