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here is their enemy.  Some of them talk in quite an insolent tone.  The great majority of them I think will pay no regard to any order from the Bureau here unless it should be backed up by military force.  I see very little prospect of being able to induce them to agree to any terms with Mr. Taylor.  I shall be most happy to receive suggestions or instructions from you in regard to this very difficult and delicate matter.  I am

Most Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
J.H. Remington
Bt Maj & Supt.