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from recent military orders, we are yet destined as Union men, to suffer, still more

If it really is General Sheridan's intention, to permit the present corps of "state officials", whether disfranchised by the last clause of the Military bill or not, to remain in office, (in this the last hope of the Union men, for protection, Justice & law, is past. 

General Sheridan's order has given unalloyed pleasure to all secessionists - it nullifies the last clause of the sixth section of the "Military Bill" - I feel confident the Confederate flag, will be thrown to the breeze again all over the Country

May the Gods deliver us once again

Very Respectfully
A.J. Evans

Col A P [[Nilyes]]