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this claim a release from their indebtedness already incurred
I have conversed freely with Mr Mackey upon the Status of affairs- and he will be able to explain more fully the great embarrassment under which I labor. 
Trusting that you will appreciate the situation, and approved of my course in awaiting myself of the services of a Special messenger.
I have the honor to be General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
R K Scott
Bt Maj Gen. Ass't Comm'r. U.S.A.