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W.385.R.F. & A.L. Va. 2d Vol. 1866 V 247 Vol 5 RF & AL 1866. matter, but I think it best to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer. I hardly know whether to go ahead or not; what do you think? Will you advise? Mr Hunt will show you the letter I wrote this morning. In haste J.A. Nichols P.S. Gen Armstrong is away for a few days. I shall appeal to him when he returns. Capt Wilder says the order is contrary to previous understanding. J.A.N.