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I have not been there, myself and am advised by him that it would not be safe for me or for. himself to be there without troops. He has visited. Fincastle and came to this conclusion from observation No troops are there at present. Will you please instruct me by return mail. Of course, as I am now instructed by our order. (Bortetout [[Botetourt]] County being in the 6th district) it is my duty to go there, and organize schools. I shall obey orders any how. and I do not favor the setting of the County on this account
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