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I cannot help it, for I mean to act as I think for your interest. Of course I know they are false, but a rumer will travel very fast. I thought too you would like to know what is going on down here. 
With kind regards to yourself
believe me as Ever
Your Friend
Charles E. Johnston. 

Richmond Va
Nov 12th 1865
To Col Max Woodhull
My Dear Colonel
The foregoing communication is forwarded to you for the purpose of showing how the Union men regard the restoration of the property of such men as the "Taylor's" - I am perfectly willing to stand "in the breach" if you will assure me that I am right - I do think  

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Repeat of pages 167, 168, & 169