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the effect of our cruise will be [?], but could[?] I[?] believe that this was not the best course to pursue I should not suggest it, Dr Allen just[?] returned from Richmond on parole unharmed will soon[?] truly relate to you our Situation, better than I can describe it as I am too frequently [?] to truck upon all the various causes that have produced the present [?], In forming new regiments I hope for the welfare of our State in this lamentable crisis that has come upon the country, that the bath will be carefully administered to each man Singly[?] and the time of service thoroughly explained. By so doing no grumbling can create an argument. One other important matter is, that the physical [?] of the recruits should not be overlooked[?], every recruit should be Stripped and carefully examined by a competent physician, the war is to be one of great magnitude & long duration and[?] many in my opinion will be objected to take arms who now are striving for peace. In that the greatest pains should be taken in[?] the start, leaving[?] no loose serens[?] to work out, at the first[?] rough encounter, I am aware that your cares[?], as well as all public[?]