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Genl S. also said that it was only the great regard that he had for you and the desire not to bring the Bureau into disgrace that prevented him from bringing Genl Wild back to Augusta under arrest. I decided [[strikethrough]] delined [[/strikethrough]] to go at once and see Gen W., who was at Washington Ga. and investigate the cause of the trouble, but before leaving I had a very satisfactory interview with Genl S. in reference to rendering any assistance that the Asst Comr. for Ga. might call upon him for. I am confident he will do everything in his power for the Bureau, provided we get a man of Common [[strikethrough]] sense [[/strikethrough]] practical sense in Georgia as Asst. Commr.

Aug 1st [[strikethrough]] If [[/strikethrough]] I left Augusta at 6 A.M. and reached [[strikethrough]] Augusta [[/strikethrough]] Washington at 1 30 P.M. I at once called on Genl Wild & Chaplain French who was with him, and found the