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to enlist him in behalf of Duty & Whitsell, he was offered an immense fee, ($5000 in gold) to defend them, but he refused to have anything whatever to do with them.  Already reports are beginning to be spread injurious to Judge Gray, who as you know yourself, is one of the purest men in Texas, as well as one of the ablest lawyers. Do not let any report from the above source at least injure his influence with you.  Judge Latimer is of course the man in this section, but Judge Gray in my opinion comes next.  

Speaking of Judge Latimer reminds me, that in my opinion Gen Griffin should converse with him. He is better able to speak correctly of this part of the state, & perhaps the public men all over the state than any other man.  I think the Judge would like to visit you after the Registration is completed, if for no other purpose, to learn who are to be or may  be stricken off at the meeting to revise the registry. I wrote you when I first arrived in reference to removing the Sheriff of this county, but since seeing & knowing the man, I have reason to think he best be retained, he is a straight Union man, can take the test oath.  I shall write officially on this subject by same mail, & also in reference to including the County of Marion in the Distc which should be placed under martial law.  Judge Gray & Latimer both heartily wish this measure to be taken, & I certainly think it necessary.

Judge Latimer is still unwell.

Why don't you write me I am entirely in the dark. You must sustain me.

Very truly
C.S. Roberts