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J.M.2. R. W. GILDER, EDITOR. R. U. JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. C. C. BUEL ASSISTANT EDITOR. as to the advisability
of a repeal of the original grant. It would do no good to have such a measure in the present Congress, because even if a committee
were appointed it would expire within two weeks; but with the aid of the new reservations which Noble is making, and which
will reflect lasting credit upon him and the present administration, I think you ought to be able to carry the vote at Sacramento.
Do not fail to labor with Markham. Irish is fighting me savagely, but that is a game two can play at. Yours faithfully,
R. K. Johnson 01424