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couragement to the faithful.

Now that the rebel element at

the South is rallying again to

strike hands with northern par-

tisans greedy for power, to gain

political supremacy, we need

the [warning] voice of the Veteran

whose fidelity and success give

authority to his utterance.

   Long may you be spared

to your country, your friends

and your children!

   Mrs Stone thanks you most

heartily for your kind note

with the autograph and sen-

timent for Isabella.

     With great esteem,

         Yours truly,

              H.G. Stone.