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I wrote you for a copy of my note to Mrs. Johnson in order that I might show what I had promised her; saying that if there was anything in the note that could legally or morally find me to pay her anything, I would do so from my own means. I received no answer, and I wrote again and appointed a time for Mrs. Johnson to meet me. [[strikethrough]] to which letter[[/strikethrough]] and still received no reply. After waiting some time I was obliged to report to Richmond as I had been directed to do with regard to the facts about the charges set forth in your letter to Gen. Howard. I reported that I could not get a copy of my endorsement and went on to state the facts in the case. This statement of mine, being entirely misupported was not satisfactory as it is usual to have some evidence in the matter of so much importance, especially