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of Major Prince – He ought to have[?] been the Brigadier – Howard came[?] next. I trust the time has come when ability is to be the test of military appointment & I [?] when I saw we had a cheef [chief] magistrate who dared to do his duty in[?] this[?] respect.[?] It is what we need courage at home courage in the [?] courage every[?] where it is needed – you cannot make a mistake in[?] taking the responsibility of sending to Washington all the men you can raise & all the men they want. Dont stand on[?] trifles[?]. The heart of the people will respond[?] freely and generously[?] to every effort you may make – A cavalry[?] regiment, a rifle regiment a regiment of artilery [artillery?], any[?] [?[ so[?] that the good work goes [?] on.

Sam Hinckley is a good fellow and has a good dad[?] we[?] [?] He has had a hard[?] choice[?] in the