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backs, If this is the way your Agents in California
are allowed to treat Loyal men who furnish Govmt
supplies, the sooner a change of such men take place
the better for all concerned. I think Hanson will not
agree to settle with Steele on the terms he (Steele) has
proposed, & hence I must continue to go without my
money & live on the depreciation of the currency & the
hope of your special & more positive instructions to
your Agents here, Hopeing [Hoping] to hear from you soon
I have the honor to be yours respectfully
D,E, Hamblen