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apparently without molestation. I propose to arrest those men and seize their goods. I can see so much work to do that would benefit the Government that I may be pardoned if I am over anxious to begin.

  The appointment that I have asked for I believe rests now with you and I hope that the recommendations I have shown you, together with your personal knowledge of my character and position in society will warrant the application. As the disability under which I am suffering at the present time prevents my doing duty in the field, I trust that my services in the line I have proposed will not be rejected. 
  It is possible that you may think that I have been making money out of the trips to unclear, if so I assure you upon honor that I have not made a dollar, on the contrary I am