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than the quantities mentioned in your estimate with that view and because the price of grain is constant by advancing; so that it seemed, advisable to buy all that it seemed probable we should need, at present ration. 
This cargo is consigned to Major Watson as before to whom I have enclosed a copy of the contract or memorandum of agreement. 
By order Gen Howard 
E. Whittlesey
B.B.G. & A.A.I.G.