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to myself and never let him know I want him, until I send for him, Even if he should not be disposed to give the information. a couple of gentlemen with Bayonets can use a strong argument to persuade him.
I want two men to go in on the Louisiana side. Should they receive information they will naturally retreat towards Louisiana. In the event of failing to take them, they have between four and five hundred head of Cattle. taken them, ahold, or tell them to reimburse the Govmt for the Expenses of attempting their arrest. Of course I expect to pay the guide if he proves honesty, I think the freedman (Wade Hampton) should be paid something.  
The effect of these men being able to elude this arrest is having a bad effect. Any man can be guilty of an outrage get on his Horse. make for the Swamps and snap their fingers at the power of the Govmt
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt Sevt
A.H. Mayer
S.A. Commr