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That red haired Walker, the man whose carelessness ruined half your outfit last year, was going on the Nightingale for first officer; but he brought two whores on board the vessel, took them into his room, and afterwards went up the dock, all three drunk and smoking; Mrs Scammon being on board at the time; I took the necessary measures and he was discharged. The Col. assigned a young man to assist me named [[strikethrough]] Difon [[/strikethrough]] Caldwell, a very good fellow, but Fisher, on a plea of necessity put him on board the Gate by Wickers authority, after the Col had gone as acting surgeon, he being a medical student. I entered a written protest against this as [[underlined]] unauthorized [[/underlined]], which brought down on me the whole force of W's. mighty indignation; however I still survive. I am in hopes of regaining Caldwell when I see the Colonel at Plover Bay, if the Gate is there. I find Wright to be your and my worst enemy; He is only worthy of notice and watching, because he is utterly without principle. And an adept in double meanings and deceit, while professing great friendship. Watch him sharp! 
??Chappel. My plans for the season, dependant on you, a good deal are as follows.