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(assorted) and all the other appliances, I would be ready to proceed, and come as near to obtaining the end and our Government and the people looks for as if I was already a year in the office.

In the mean time I will issue such circulars and notices as the case calls for, and only ask a little indulgence at the start.  In the present I hold forth at this place, County seat of Wilson County, but do not intend to remain here, I would ask after you receive this not to wait to hear from me again before you forward to me that which you furnish all Sub Asst. Bureaus, Storage, Clerk, and Warehouseman. I am negotiating for, and hope to be put on a footing with the most favoured District.

If it would not interfere with the Genl's arrangements I would ask to get that portion of Gonzales and Guadalupe East of the Guadalupe River.  In addition to that already applied for, I have some little idea of courtesy and should my Brother Jabs have any business capacity above mediocrity, we would never come in Collission.

I have a very clear idea of Equity.  I clearly understand that it is all the Govt or great Norther people ask for the Freedman.  I also understand it is just what he won't get in the South out of the Bureau.  I have ever had Equity in one Eye, and Honour in the other, that is, sine I arrived at Mans Estate, 

They are there yet, and there they remain,