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Jan: 29th 1866. Major Stanhope Commanding at Williamsburg &c Sir, I have the honor to send you a copy of the preamble & resolutions, unanimously passed at the meeting of the citizens of this place, held on Saturday last - If you can aid our citizens in carrying the same into practical effect, you will greatly oblige our people, as also Yr Obt St. J.H: Barlow Mayor