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San Antonio Texas July 18. 1868 My dear General We have had quite a flutter in this District unclear the Offices of this Dunclear. After the news of the new Army bill which reduces he Army nearly one half I have no idea what the bills is or whether it has passed or will have do you hear any thing of it. or where the reduction begins, I fancy the veteran unclear and colored Regiments will go out first. unclear unclear Regiments will appease the determination to sacrifice unclear Army it looks more like the bid of the party in favor for election purposes the expense will infuse the Army materially and may end in nothing. it is extremely disagreeable to be held in the anxious seat however