In Court          

January 10^th 1863

 

My dear Madam,

                        It will afford me much pleasure to procure the pass you desire, if I can procure it; and I think I can do so.

 

                        I have written very fully to M^r Stanton, and as soon as I hear from him, I will make known the result.

 

                        In applications of this kind, it is required, as I believe, that some one shall give satisfactory assurance, that the person, in whose behalf the application is made, will not, in exercise of the privilege given, engage in any forbidden acts. To save unnecessary trouble or delay, I have ventured to give / this pledge, in behalf of M^rs Gordon. I mention it, only, in this letter; as it might, otherwise, be considered an inexcusable liberty, to become her surety, without request. It is, of course, in this case, a mere formality.

 

                        I can well appreciate the pain it must have caused you, to call upon me, in this matter. But you would have done me great injustice, if you had supposed, I would consider it a matter of trouble. Whilst I sincerely regret, that you have had occasion to call upon me, I am, nevertheless, truly happy, that it is my power, as I believe, to serve you.

 

most respectfully,

W^m Schley

 

M^rs Thomas

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