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me out [underline] before they come. I inclose a slip from the Republican paper printer near here and I have some hopes [underline] that I may be retained in the Service. Or at least that the southern Rebels (who hold 8 of the 10 positions of Inspectors & Special Agents may be made to walk the plant first [underline] that [underline] alone, will be much satisfaction [underline] to me. [underline] But I think the Chance [underline] of being retained till the last [underline] is due, [underline] to the only Old Union Soldier [4 words underlined] of the entire ten [underline] I think Senator Culloms request would retain me in the service, and if left to his own personal [3 words underline] that request [underline] would be made But I fear some strong political pressure [2 words underline] may be