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which I am surrounded. I shall probably make up my mind in the course of the next year, to stick it out here, or to return to my farm and become another Cincinnatus, at least in holding the plough-- for I hope never to see a dictatorship established in this country. The war dept has again been offered to Mr unclear and declined-- It is now subject to Mr Calhouns acceptance or rejection. I think the latter the most probable. The office of All. General has been offered to Mr Witt?-- his decision is not known. Present my respects to Mrs Mitchell and accept for yourself the assurance of the high respect with which