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and to his credit it must be said that the organization is here and in the neighborhood, well perfected.

The General has unquestionably exercised an important influence, with his advice to Arnold and to others - and I have been myself surprised at the great confidence reposed in him by both while and colored republicans. If it be a barrier to his acceptability with Genl Miler - that he thus counsels our aids - republicans - I can understand his removal, but not otherwise, as certainly no one could show himself a truer friend to the poor man that Genl Rutherford has.

I have noticed with great satisfaction, the General's uniform kindness and attention to the humblest applicant for his advice or favor. You are I presume aware that Rutherford, once a private in the N.Y. 7th fought his way to a Generalship.

I have noticed that those men who carry rebel lead in their bodies - are the most determined in their regard for loyal men, though colored and are the most hateful persons in the eyes of the rebellious.

In these days when in Louisiana and North Carolina (See [[?]] of 7th) the new rebellion works unchecked, it does seem