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July  11th
Captain:
I have the honor to enclose a copy of the Guildsmen Banner and call the attention of the Genl Comdg to the article headed "Shooting affair at Thomasville".
The attack upon Capt. Richardson was of the meanest and most cowardly character. If such conduct is to be encouraged by the Press of the State, and incendiary articles are to be published inciting the people to acts of violence against Northern men who come among them simply because while officers they performed their duties well and faithfully; then there is little hope that the State will soon be restored to a condition of peace and prosperity. I respectfully