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of justice to the officers I name, who
have expended much labor & money in
raising and forwarding these men,
and as a matter of necessity to my
command: You must remember, Sir,
that the latter consists of green & un-
organized Militia, & I need the best
of officers and need them now.
                   Most respectfully
(Signed)               Henry A. Wise
                   Brig. Genl. & c. & c.



Dispatched from
Gen. H. A Wise
    to
Gen. S. Cooper