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My opinion of this grand movement is to throw sand in the eyes of the present General, or of the future General Commd'g & for no other purpose.

Had the execution been equal, to its beauty in print, I should not today report adverse to it, but, I do report and assert that it has not, & hope the Genl Commd'g may not be deceived by the same.

Humbly submitting for the consideration of the General Commd'g.

I am
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
William H Rock
Sub Asst Commssr