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interests.  A just regard for the present and future welfare of the country has impressed the thoughtful and reflecting portion of the people of Texas with the propriety of acting in the kindliest and most generous manner towards the negroes.  I feel sanguine in the belief that no great length of time is necessary to make this fact manifest to the world.

With the hope of an early answer from you on this subject, and that you will take immediate action in the premises, I have the honor to be, 

Most Respectfully
Your ob't Srv't
JW Throckmorton
Gov of Texas

Transcription Notes:
should say manifest to the world not in the world