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consistency & will forbid my saying or doing more - but to advise will be [unclear] of my Engagements, I will therefore add, that believing you may have the offer of the commission,/ and find you in commission would rejoice me / it is my advice that you observe silence, and should the proffer be made, then weigh the pros & cons, in which you will command my Head & Heart, and be determined by the result - Entre nous Col. ?, [unclear], because I am not disposed to yield my opinions to his, takes it for granted I must be his Enemy, [was] [ur]: :[gent] for the transfer & promotion of Capt [unclear] to this original appointment, in the face of all [unclear] & settled principals - do you know this Gentleman? he is a stranger to me, but seems to claim every thing, & my ignorance