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"in this case" affects that cherished wish and hope. It will now fall upon us to determine what action remains to be taken, to ensure the medical and surgical rights of hospital guests under Dr. Bells charge - living and dead: and also the honor purity and honesty of the United States to her subjects and citizens however poor illiterate and unfriended they may be. I will feel obliged by, and respectfully ask, your honor; acknowledgement of this communication. I am General Your Obed. faithful serv. Thos. J. Griffiths, M.D. Louisville Ky July 22 1867