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was absurd to enquire of the Chief Justice, The Capt was mistaken Mr Wartman was not Chief Justice at that time, I submitted a Report to you in case giving my Reasons why I pursued that course, as my action was endorsed as absurd and not knowing whether the Report ever reached you I herewith enclose a copy of the Report giving the Reasons by which I was governed, which I respectfully ask you to read, you will know by this time whether it is likely I will get further employment here or not please be kind enough to give me your views on that subject Yours very Respectfully Watkins James [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. DEC 22 1868 [[/stamp]] School [[?]]