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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