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of knowledge, enough at least to enable them to read the ballots now placed in their hands, and which very soon will be used - ignorantly and dangerously I fear, when a little extra exertion might direct them, intelligently and for the good of the country. 

I have not received a line from you, or the Head Quarters since I left. I do not know that any further instructions for my guidance are needed, and you may be assured, I will do the very best I can for you in the trust you have charged me with at Washington.
 
Very truly, Your Obdt. Svt. 
A.H.M. Taylor
Lt. 17th Infy. A.A.A.G.

B.R.F. &c, Texas (T. 88) 1867