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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[/stamp]]

3d John W. Alby. Merchant- an "old line whig," moderate and highly conservative has always been in favor of accepting the "constitutional Amendment" held one position under Confederate Gov't and is perfectly reliable under all circumstances.

4th Edward M Cushion. Commission Merchant & auctioneer - an "old line whig" was a general Supt. in the Q.M. Dept. under the Confederate Govt. and is now a Magitrate, is much respected by all classes of white and black, was for many years, a leader of a colored class in the M.E. Church and is much respected by Freedmen. very conservative upon the doctrine of secession, and denounces the southern press generally.

5th Jacob Stover. An "old line whig," loyal all through the war, had a son in the federal Army. A man of intelligence and reliability and all right

6th John M. Gates. "old line whig," loyal through the war, for which he was twice imprisoned in Castle Thunder, has the confidence and respect of all classes. Post Office Address "Mount Sidney" Va. at which place he is P.M.

This completes the six, and the Post Office Address of all, except the last, is Staunton Va. 
I have been particular to select men who would answer all your requirements, and at the same time, have mentioned some points - not alluded to by you.  

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