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only other point to be thought of for the head quarters of the Assistant Commissioner for the two States. The advantages which Charleston possesses over it for this is its more frequent and easy communication with your own head quarters at Washington. Personally I should prefer to remain at Beaufort but it has been suggested that it was out of the centre and that Charleston would be the better place for my head quarters. If you deem it advisable I will transfer them there at once. I respectfully request that I may be informed of your wishes in this respect.