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ON RECBIPTi or ANY or TIIh FOLIOWNo
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SCgibpr viii send By. return of mail or otherVis 70
directed, Gold Pen or Pens, ScEeetiRg he SaEs y.
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fUH DItOP4Yl PLETHORA, OR, KINDRED COM.
exepllGnE remedy. 80 f.', =, 80
ron C0sTIYENl sss or oNsTIP GTfoN, AND As
ADINNER PILL, they are agreeable and eIectual
PITS, SUPPRESSION, PARALYSIS, INPLAAiA,
TloN, and aver; DEA4tHk ss. 6hd F4 1&TIAL BLINDl
MESS, have been cured by the Alternative action OF
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be bat iBEHBNTY-ROUR OBkTS / Vear Tor SsS3iScia
Of the ReYteWn, - ~ $500
At the above prices the Peti6eicai5 Wllfi9 fpr
nlshea fer 1859. And asa t7a0&Tfa M
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Died, at the house of his son-in-law, DIR. NJ.
P. Watson, in the town Of Marion, Smyth coun-
ty, Va, on Friday, December 9th, 1862, Mr..
THEODORE GATEWooD PEARsoN, in the 9th
year Of his age. 1t but seldom falls to the lot of
those left behind to record the death of such a
man as Mr. Pearson. II was ordinary man:
for as husband, father, master and neighbor, the
writer of this poor tribute to his memory, never
knew one better. In all the relations of life, as
patriot, plsilanthropisk honesty, integrity, and
every thing that constituted a good citizen and a
gentleman, he stood prominent. The loss of
such a man viii long befelt in our community;
but his distressed wife ind three daughters have
a hope, that though he was called first. that a
short time will reunite them where there is no
more parting
Diad, in Lebanon.s Russell county, Va, on the
18th December, 1862, Mr.. JEREMIAH Borp, in
the one hunlreth year pf his age He was born
in Loudoun county, ye., Nov. 1853. He has
lived in Russell county fer nearly halfa centu-
ry. and all that were acquainted with2hinl, will
remember him as an unassunling, good old gen
tlaanaa- I4e has mare than once seen the times
that sstried mems SOULS S. Z. V.
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LATER FROM KINsTON.

GoLpsBoRo', Dec. Is.
Three thousand Of our troops fought the
ADolitionists yesterday at Kinston from s to
4 o'clock, driviag them once entirely from
their position.
Not more than three thousand Of our men
were engaged.
About ,efle o'clock Gen. Evans retired across
Neuse9bri1ge. and the Vandafs occupied the
to,Sn. Pending the engagement the Yam
Kees shelled the town turiously. killing sese-
RAJ citizens. was present and saw it. Sc
yeral houses were destroyed; no estimate of
loss on either side. Gov. Vance is here and
doing his full duty. General Foster sent a
flag Of truce to Gen. Evans demanding an un-
conditional surrender. Tell him to Ego to
hell,o was the significant reply.
OFFICIAL FROM NORTH CAROLINA. :
RICHMOND, Dec. Il
The following official dispatch was received
to-day:
KINsToN, Dec. IA.
To Gen. Cooper::
.sGen. Foster attacked Kinston yesterday
with fifteen thousand men and nine Gun
boats. / fought him ten hours, and have dri-
ven him back to his gun-boats. His army is
still in my front.
(Signed N. G. EVANS.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-12-19
THE SOUTHERN ALMANACFO 1863.

NIL be published on Monday, Dec. 8hl.
TT will contain, besides the Almanac proper,
the Officers of the Confederate Government,
members of Congress, Receipts and Expendi-
stures of the Government from its organization.
Rates of Postage, Latitude and Longitude of the
Principal Places in the Confederate States and
their distance from Richmond, State Govern
ments, Railroads in the Confederate States. Cen
sus of 1860, Militia force, CHRONOLOGICAL
EVENTS FOR 1862 compiled with great care,
Statement of the killed, wounded and captured
in 1861, HerschelPs celebrated Weather Table,
Great battles, &C., &c.
The Southern Almanac will be printed on
beautiful English paper, and in the best style of
the art
The trade supplied at S12 per 100: 50 40
cents per dozen. Single copy Is cents.
Address cash orders to
SCHAFFTER & BRYANT,
Lynchburg, Virginia.
Dec. s, 1862
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Stolen,

stolen,
ENRON the cars, On the night of the 26th Oc-
IL tober, 1862, a large sized Colts Army Pts
tol, round barrel, by a young man fromthe 9th
Regt. Va. Vols, and supposed to belong to the
Goodson Guards. Said young man was on a
furlough, and had enc finger shot off, or lost it
from some cause, medium size and fair complex
ion.
will give Fifty Dollars to any person who
will produce said young man, together with the
Pistol or the same amount for any party that
will produce the Pistol to Mr.. Fl. V. Thompson
at Glade Spring, Washington county, Va.
A. G. g.. p. A. C. S. A.
Dec. s, 1862-9w
P. S.-The Scabbard was of black leather and
finely made, riveted with copper nails, and sow
ed, sc. Belt black enaneled leather, with sill
yer buckles, and finely finished. A. G. G.
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New Auction and Comm tssiOn
IN House. No. 102 Main Street, Lynch

New Auction and Commission
~ House. No. 1O2 Main Street, Lynch
burg, Aa.
The undersigned have associated themselves
together under the style and firm of JAMES 2.
SCOTT & CO., for the purpose of conducting 4
general AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSI-
NESS. They have rented that large and elegant
building, No. 1O2 Main street, Lynchburg, late
.ly occupied by Jno T. Davis & Co.; and on
the 1st Of December, will be ready to receive
MERCHANDISE of all kinds for private and
auction sales.
; They solicit consignments Of Manufactured
and Smoking Tobacco, Sugar, Melasses. Coffee,
and other Groceries; Bale Cotton and Gotten
Fabrics Of all grades; Wooden Goods; Boots Shoes,
Leather, and all other goods usually offered for
sale
Their first auction will take place at an early
day in December, of which due notice, with
catalogue, will be published.
They respectfully refer to the merchants and
business men Of Richmond, Petersburg, Danville,
and other Southern cities, whose aid and CO.
operation win be duly appreciated.
JAMES P. SCOTT,
of the late firm of Jno T. Davis & Co,
HENRY F. B0C0CK,
VIM. H. PARRISH,
member of the firm of Bocock & Parrish.
The concern of Bocock g. Parrish, No. 9,
Bridge street, will continue at the old stand as
usual
Dec. S, 1ss2--em .B.,&P.
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1 sH,cHMoND, Dec Is, 10 P. M.-There has
been ne fighting of consequence near frede-
riicksburg since Saturday.
The enemy, yesterday, sent IN Tag OF
truce to bury their dead.
The evenings train brings little news
Both armies occupy their original positions.
Passengers state that Gen. Maxey Gregg
died this morning.
Most of the wounded have been brought to
Richmond, and are well cared for.
Several hundred prisoners are on their way
ito Richmond.
There is no confirmation Of the death Of
Gen. Hooker.
THELATEsT OFFICIAL.
Richmond Dec. Is, 10 80 P. M.-The fol-
lowing official dispatch was received to-day.
Yesterday was spent By the enemy IN car car.
ing for his wounded and burying his dead
He retains his position, under cover OF his
guns on the nerth bank Of the Rappahan-
neck"
lSigned) r. Z. LEE.
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Tgae Latest from Fredericksburg
The Yankees Re-crossed the River.
,Enemy's Loss from Four to sir thousand.
OUR LOSS FIFTEEN HUNDRED.


RICHMOND, Dec. l6 AN official dist itch
received this morning from headquarters,
near Fredericksburg, says that as far as can
be ascertained. the enemy has disappeared
from our front and recrossed the Rappanan-.
mock. He may 5e meditating a passage at
some other points. N
sEcoND DISPATCH.
R1cHMoND, Dec l6-The loss Of the enemy
in the battle near Fredericksburg, is estimat-
ed at from four to six thousand killed and
wounded.
The Confederate casualties will not exceed
fifteen hundred.
On the Jeff, where the fighting was severest,
the South Corolina brigade suffered heavily.
Gen. Gregg was killed by minnie ball,
which struck him in The side and penetrated
the spine. Before his death he said to one of
his Aids, .Tell Governor Pickens, if | am
to die at this time. yield my life cheerfully
fighting for the Independence Of South Caro-
lima"
The Washington Artillery, Of New Orleans,
repulsed several desperate charges Of the enc
my.
/ Our troops displayed greatzeal and courage.
There were very few stragglers.
The only general officer known to be killed
on; the Abolition side is General jackson.
The number of. prisoners taken is said
to be fifteen hundred.
One of Burnside's stat, lwho was captured,
saws that the reason the fight was not renweed
on Sunday, was serious discomfort among
the Yankee officers.
It is said that not more than one tenth of
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-12-19
Bricks, Tin and Lumber,
FOR SALE.

YHyHE materials of the building partially efecta
Il ed on the hill, near Abingdon, for Martha
Washington College," which has partly fallen
down, are offered for sale. 1t consists OF shout
sOO.O Brick, abeut 80 Boxes of Tin plate. and
a large quantity of valuable Lumber of various
kinds.
The building was unfinished, and the materi-
ais are all new.
The above is to be sold for the benefit of the
present Institution of that name now in session
The attention of those in want of such materials
is urgently requested, as it is desirable to have
it disposed of at once
Apply either to ,m,,..nr
T. G. MCCONNELL or
Rev. W. A. HARRIS.
President of nj. W. College.
i Dec. 3, 1s62.-tf
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fredericksburg.

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The Y cry Latest.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Dec. II, 1862.
Messrs. Cocte Dc Barr: lit is supposed the
enemy have re-crossed the Rappahannock. "A
member Of Burnsides STAFF captured, says
that serious dissension exists in the Abo-
lition army. He assigns this as q reason why
they did not advance on sunday The Yam
kee General jackson was killed. Not more
than onetenth of Fredericksburg was seri-
ously injured. G. W.sBUTTON.
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the town Of fredericksburg is seriously In

the town Of Fredericksburg is seriously in
jured.
Gov. Letcher and a number of citizens left
here yesterday, to render assistance and relief
to the wounded.
The news of Burnside's change of base, re-
,eived this morning, is construed in official
circles as evidence Of decentralization in the
Yankee army. Others regret the movement,
as the rout of the Abolitlonists was confident
" anticipated in the event Of a general en-
gagement.
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VIRGINIA Rules held in the Clerk S
Office OF the County Court of Lee county, on,
Monday, the 1st day of December, 1862:
Andrew 'aiilbourne, assignee Of II. Baylor &
Bros, Complainant,
AGAINST
George B. Milbourne, James Morley and Mary
AIilbourne, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover of the de-
PENDANT, Geo. b. Milbourne, the sum of $$519.76,
with legal interest on $lSl / 9, part thereof from
the 1st day Of january, 1860, and the like inter-
est on $685. the residue thereof, from the lst
day of January, 18s2, and to ascertain from the
defendant. james Morley, the amount of his in
debtedness to said defendant, George B. Mil
bourne, and also to compel the defendant Mary
Ailbourne, to disclose how much, and the kind
of property in her possession, belonging to and
owned by the said George B. Milbourne: And
it appearing by proper affidavit fedin the cause,
that the said defendant, George B. Mibourne,
is not citizen Of this Commonwealth, tits there
fore ordered that he appear here within one
month after due publication of this order and
do what is necessary to protect his interest in
this cause.
A copy Teste,
H. ]. MORGAN, g. c.
~ n 4 ~ y =
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Married, on the 4th inst, BY Rev. James O..
Speer, Mr.. Isaac TRENT and Miss MATILDA Loo
GINS, both OF this county.
On the 18th inst, at the residence Of Mr.. B.
D. Hawthorn. by the Rev JAS O. Speer, Mr..
GEoRGE ". THOMAS and Miss NARY JANE TRENT,
both of this county
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Hire OF Slaves.

E. WILL offer for hire, to the highest bidder,
d for twelve months from Christmas next, at
the Court House door in Abingdon, OH the first
day of December Court, two servants, a boy and
girl, the property of Henderson Miller, decd
Note and approved security required.
Dec u, 1862 T. P. THOMAS, Admir-
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RNrE1OE2A..

TTAVING removed TO- the old stand of Lynch,
d u Cummings & CO., and purchased their stock
Of Goods. offer, and will offer soon, 50 soon as
my purchases reach me. a pretty large assort-
ment of Queensware, Glassware, SC.
have now for sale,
Kegs Blasting Powder,
Gallons Turpentine,
Ladies Hose,
Stock Locks, Sc. &C., SC.
Dec. 10, 1862.
gEANsTREssES WANTED.
n WISH to employ, Immediately, 20 or 80
IL Seamstresses to work on Government work,
such as Roundabouts, Pants, Shirts and draw
ers. Good wages will be given.
Dec, 10, 1862. VIM. MIG. SANDOE.
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LaDa Sale.

4 WILL sell for ready money, on the first day
E of December Court. at the Court House door
in AbiRgdon, a small. tractof timbered land, ly-
ing some two miles south Of the Saltworks, adj
joining the lands of B. Buchanan, containing a.
bout twelve acres, the property of HENDERSON
Miller, decd. 4. p THOMAS, Admir-.
Dec 18th 1862-2t 70
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x71RGEvEA:--At Rules held in the Clerks

NEEeGENEA:--AtR Rules held in the Clerk
Y office of Lee county Court, on Monday, the
1st day of December, 1862:
Joseph p Everett and William Carnes. mer-
chants and partners in trade, under the firm and
style Of Everett and Carnes, Cemplainants,
AGAINST
George B. Melbourne and James Morley, Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover OF the de-
PENDANT, Geo. B. Melbourne, the sum OF 81 1874,
with legal interest on $40 .46, part thereof from
the Goth day Of March, 1850, and the like inter-
est on ;SI48. As. the residue thereof, from the Sd
day Of March, 1862, and to subject to the pay
ment thereof whatever may be due or owing by
the defendant Worley to the defendant Melbourne:
And should this prove to be insufficient, then
that the tract of land mentioned in the complain
ants bill, belonging to defendant M ilbourne- be
subjected to sale for the payment of said claim
or so much thereof as may be necessary: And
it appearing by affidavit fled in the cause, that
said Geo. 3. MiiheHrne is not citizen Of this
Commonwealth, it is therefore ordered that he
appear here within one month after due Publ-
cation of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit.
A copy.-Teste,
H. j. MORGAN, G. G. Z
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A Battle at Kinston, N. G.

8l4ssa z sItALEIG u, 3DtC.l II.
Reliable intelligence from Gold-boro' states
that at noon to-day heavy fighting was GO
ing on at Kinston. The enemy force is 20,-
600. No particulars of the fight except that
our troops were lighting like tigers.
Gen. Evans says that every step the enemy
advances shall be through blood.
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Lost,

, 4 SMALL Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing
N number of small accounts, with the name
of the undersigned in it, and about six dollars.
TheresEas also receipt in it for three guns,
given by John Gibboney, and note of hand ex-
ecuted by Augustus Davis, for 500. I think
lost it on the cars between Glade Spring and
Abingdon, on the Oath of November. will
give a reasonable reward forts recovery.
Dec. II, 1922 HUGH INGRAM.
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Notice.

On the lst and Sd Sahbaths of the month,
services will be held IN the Episcopal Church
for the benefit of soldiers and employees Of the
Government. Citizens generally are invited
TO attend. A. b. sCARRINGTON,
Dec. 10. 1862. Chaplain Of the Post
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OKoLoNA, Dec 1--WE learn from official
sources that the Federals attacked and routed
Roddi's cavalry day before yesterday at Tus-
cumlsa. No particulars received.
Thirty Yankee cavalry advanced within
two miles of Baldwin to-day. Scouts report
a large force in the vicinity, and the cavalry
camped six miles south Of Rienzi last night,
and advancing in this direction to-day.
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Tx from the woods, across the railroad IN
II direction Of their pontoon bridges near
DIP Run. They were pursued about mile
Ii q hail ard lost heavily.
As our men retired the enemy rallied and
burned to renew the attack, but were again
EYen back.
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n DESIRE to hire out, for the ensuing year,
q to Farmers living contiguous to Abingdon,
two able-bodied men and plough boy, and two
good Cooks. For further particulars, apply to
T., D. Jones, at Quarter Masters Office.
VIM. A. OSBORN.
Dec. S. 1se2.-4t
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For sale,

YHyHE House and Lot on Main Street in Abing-
i don, now occupied by j. G. Kreger, Esq.
This is valuable property, and will be sold low.
For terms, apply to E. S. Watson, Marion, Va,
or J. G. Kreger, Abingdon.
Dec S, 1S62.-4w
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NOT CE.

TDURSUANT to decree of the District Court
I of the Confederate States for the Western
District Of Virginia, will proceed to self at the
Court House in Abingdon, ON the ed day Of De-
cember, 1862, for cash, the Lot and Store House
now occupied by 7. g. Mcconnell & Co, and the
Dwelling House occupied by DR.. Strong. Also
a Lot containing about half an acre, on the back
street, in the rear Of said Store and Dwelling
JOHN W. JOHNSTON. Recepev
Nov. 21. 1862-4w
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Dec. IL, lCO----FN
NEa1Gs INIEA:--At Rules held in the Clerk 9
v office Of Lee county Court, on Monday, the
1st day Of December, 1852:
Henry Mlbonrne, Complainant
AGAINST
s George B. Milbourne and Andrew Melbourne,
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover of the de-
PENDANT, Geo. B. Milbeurne, the sum of 81 3D. 90.
due by account, with legal interest thereon from
the list day Of January, 1862. and to subject to
sale for the payment thereof, the tract of land Of
about 200 acres, lying on Powell's river and be-
longing to said George B. Milbourne, which has
been attached for the purpose, and mentioned
in the conplainant's bill, or so much thereof as
may be necessary: And it appearing by affida-
Wit fled in the cause, TINT the defendant, George
b. 5Milbonrne, is not citizen of this Common
wealth, il is ordered that he appear here within
one month after due publication of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect his interest
in this suit
copy.-Teste,
Il. J. MORGAN, c. g. 3
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/ GREAT BATTLE n b. & Ere DEBlCKS-
Btjissa.
rhe Enemy Repulsed as all Points.

Or LOIS a55sslss TTsrees9 saosss~ssd Eilssd and
W01tBded.
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TEE ENEMy's LOSS IMMENsE.
GEN. HOOKER AMONG TIE ENEMY'S
KILLED.
GEN COBB aKUNG OUR KILLED.

I - = 49,
RteHnoSp. Dec. l4.-The following dis
patch las beer received at the War Depart
Fment:
ssOn Saturday morning, at 9 o'clock, the
enemy attacked our right wing, as the fog lift-
ed. the battle ran along the line from right to
left until Is ?. NJ the; enemy being repnlsed
at all points, thanks be to God. as usual We
have to naourn the loss Of many brave men,
expect the battle to be renewed tomorrow
= = iSSisnedl R.ELEE, Genl.
SECOND DISPATCH.
R1cHMoNp, Dec. a. Passengers report that
the enemy was driven back two miles yester-
I day, and our troops occupied the battle field
this morning
Our loss is yariously stated and is probably
not more than Ave hundred killed and twenty
: Ave hundred wounded.
The body Of Sen. I. R. Cobb was brought
down this evening.
The enemy's bss is represented as immense.
a t1ousani lay dead in one field.
The Federal Gen. Hookeris reported killed.
"A private dispatch from Gen. Stuart says,
{ eve have had q great Il ght and repulsed the
enemy at all points; we have lost many good
men,"
Passengers also report we had fifteen hum
! dred prisoners.
Whenfhe train left this morning heavy fir
!: ing vas heard inthe direction Of Fredericks-
burg.
iTHiRD DISPATCH.
RscHAoSp, Dea. 15.-The papers of this
morning cntain some additional details of
the battle before fredericksburg.
The attempt of the enemy to cross the Rap
pahannock Thursday morning was brayely
disputed BY Barksdale7s Mississippi brigade.
an consequence of this resistance the Yam
KEGS shelled the town, destroying a number of
houses, incllding tue house which was SO long
ethe residene Of Mary, the Mother of Wash
ington.
There wfe many hair-breadth escapes of
4 the inhabitants, who remained or had return
ed to the totn.
Under cofr Of their batteries the Yankees
succeeded il crossing the river.
The BATH opened Saturday morning with
q artillery an incessant firing was kept up on
both sides.
Our line + battle extended along the rail-
road track, Ind that of the enemy on the
J. country restraining parallel with the river.
About non the infantry became xngaged.4;
A. P. Hss division sustained the first
shock Of thepattle on our side.
The YanAe columns advanced and entered
the woods dnth Of the railroad. The battle
then ragged hriously.
The Yaaees fought we'll, but though
largely outnAnbering our forces, were driven
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q L :
ATEEGEMEA:--AtR Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of the County Court Office county, on
Monday, the 1st day Of December, 1862;
James Z. Lloyd, surviving administrator of
himself and james M. Young, decd, admins
traitors of John Arey, decd, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
George B. Melbourne md ] ohm Melbourne, Defts.
IN DEBT.
The object of this suit is to recover Of the de-.
PENDANTS the sum of $566.25. due by note, with
legal interest thereon from the 28th day of Oc-
tober, 1860, till paid: And it appearing BY an
affidavit filed in the case, that the defendant,
George b. Milbourne, is not a citizen Of this
Commonwealth it is therefore ordered that said
George B. AIilbourne do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect his interest in
this SUIT A copy.-Teste,
"a. j. MORGAN, G. C.
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