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me to abandon my undertaking unless I can be protected.  I do not think that I can remain here another month in safety unless I do have protection, as matters are growing worse and worse every day. As an example, I will state, that on last Monday, the Atty General of the Judicial district, Capt E.S. Williams had a difficulty with a rebel and was shot by another who had nothing at all to do with the affray.

 Other Rebels, stood around ready to shoot down any Union man who might interfere.  This is the state of feeling existing between the parties.  I do not wish you to understand that all the Rebels are of this sort; for there is a class of them high minded and honorable men who do all in their power to aid our cause
 I do not wish to undertake to carry out your orders, unless I can carry them out in full, and it is impossible to do this unless I have the protection of Soldiers. I will however do all