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would be sot.  Another M. Middleton told me that some of them had to fight like putting out fire to keep a party from attacking Maj. Sanger's command while in town and that they were offered one Hundred men (100) from Newton CO. to carry out any thing they wished. Nothing will stop this but the strong arm of Military power This whole Instance is [[strikeout]] are [[/strikeout]] thoroughtly organized and in-arms  and swear resistance to the authority of the United States Government.  My life and Mr Goddin's is in imminent danger.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt
James Sourie
Sub Asst Comr.