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before much had been done by others for their protection and amelioration (now nearly 4 years).
I never knew from Capt A that there were any doubts of my appointment until after my return from New York on Tuesday Morning July 25
I have not been able to see the Lieut Col in charge of this District and therefore do not know about the appointments
Thanking your very much for your kind attention and offers If you cannot give me this City, to which I thought I had been appointed will you please inform me where I can act and be most useful [[strikethrough]] y [[/strikethrough]] and assist you in carying forward this great work.
Very Respectfully
(Signed) William Silvey