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Ayer in his speech said he had ordered Gen. Howard to sell the building at Magruder and give the proceeds to the church at Yorktown and have the stoves and desks transferred there.  We must advise Gen. Howard not to obey this Order.

Please excuse writing as the Boat rocks badly.

Thy friend
Saml. H. Jones