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 General Halleck's Sitka party will probably consist of General Alexander and Capt Raymond, US Engrs: Genl. Kirkham or Capt Hoyt, Dr. Keeney, Maj Robert and myself. Fry is such a poor sailor that he yields every sea trip to me, and so we are both satisfied.
 Mr. Johnson isn't safe yet, but I hope he will come off all right. The Lord only knows who the democrats will put up against Grand and Colfax.
 It is not very probable that Rousseau will return to this coast. When he left it was with the expectation of returning, but I hear that he has telegraphed friends out here that he is not coming back.
  Crook went to Portland on last steamer to assume command of the Department of Columbia. Eddy goes East, having been relieved on ?Hodges?.

Remember me to Mrs. Davis and to my army and navy friends. Very truly yours. Robert N Scott. General Jeff. C. Davis US Army.

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