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enemies might not have so much ammunition

I have called on Mr Brown the acting editor since and have read your letter to him and find that he fully coincides with your views, as I do 
It is now arranged by, my invitation, that Mr. Brown and one or two others shall come with me to my offices some morning next week. see the people as I find them every morning and witness my method of doing business in order that they may judge for 
themselves. I consider this a great concession on my part of this extent. that I invite men who have no official authority over me to visit my office to take evidence in a can on which they have already passed judgement and condemnation.
From my communication with the editor I am led to believe that
they regret their hasty action