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to forces [?] on the part of our people here [page torn], many believing that his administration of the State has been ^almost^ as disastrous as Pemberton. His dep=arture is a fortunate Event in This [?], and I [send?] [under?] the kind Dept. Commander with Confidence will prevail.

I ordered Capt. Armstrong to report here with [?] [?], and have just fifty [?] under Capt. Br-adford. to scout on the River & protect that District. This forces in addition to Capt. [?] Scouts of 35 or 40 men.

I have written unofficially & [?] [fondly?] and only regret that I cannot be with you for a few hours to confer with you fully about the defence of our State regarding which I know your [?] [?] & [?]

I am Governor
Very respectfully
Your friend & svt

Wirt Adams

Govenor Charles Clark