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in organizing there for want of men.

This county is generally a fair section - Much depends upon a few Energetic men to conduct the business in the several Counties. I had rather have a Sergt with 3 good men than an Officer with a company~

There has been but little tendency on the part of the old Slaveholders thus far to interfere with the workings of the Govt - Some few cases has been promptly met & punished.

The Military force stationed here seems willing to furnish men as far as they can be spared. The Military Command however is very small for the great extent of two Military Sub Districts

You will find herewith my 

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