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pecuniary or political interest; he has lands to cultivate, and it is a hard matter to get laborers here, at least for persons who are not on duty in the Bureau. I will let you know just how matters are here when I arrive in Galveston.
I think I will start for Galveston by the Thursday night stage. I will if I get my funds, which I expect by tonight's mail.
I have the honor to be, sir, 
Most respectfully
Your obt servt
Stanton Weaver
Capt 62nd U.S. Colored Inf
late Sub asst Com'r at Crockett Tex