07/13/1863
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"of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indicated."
"The expediency of any legislation on the subject is submitted for your consideration."
"Allow the bearer, F. P. Blair, sr., to pass our lines, go South, and return."
"Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there."