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arose and went to the door, opened it and stepped out. I saw only one or two of the party, as it was quite dark, and I could not recognize them. 

This will give you an idea of the kind of young gentlemen(?) I am summoned by. I have mentioned this matter to several of the Citizens, and they all seem to regret the occurrence very much.

Now I do not make the report in order to induce you to send me troops, for as things are now I dont want them, but I think it is a self-evident fact that many of these people are beginning to disregard the laws of the United States as much as ere they have done during the past four years. The only difference is they have not yet got to shooting agains, but they talk as if they would be at that ere long")

A True Copy of an Extract from a communication signed Geo B. Carse Bt Major & Assist Sup BRF & AL.
W. Storer How
Bt Maj AQM & Supt

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W. Storer How