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he would give it to him. I was so angry I did not think it's safe to do anything for several days; then I wrote to Cap. Cook, and expressed regret for his sickness and the consequent negligence of his clerks. Told him I had been subjected to insulting words and threats from my landlord and that, my remaining tenant presuming upon what was seemingly the protection of Banks refused to settle, or give up her rooms, etc., etc., and if my case was not met then, I would lay the whole matter before Gen. Schofield. Cap. Cook became very angry and told the bearer to tell me he would not submit to an insulting note; and “to go to Gen. Schofield, or Gen. Any-body-else.” the girl waited a more satisfactory message, then asked Cap. Cook if she must tell me to go to Gen. S. He [[?]] to do not tell Mrs. Rush anything to make her mad [[?]] along.” here the matter rests. So you, general, and to that mercy and justice that marks every act and word of your life I very respectfully sub a case in which the comfort, peace, and honor of two helpless loyal women are involved
Most Respectfully,
Mrs. Jane Rush

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