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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Paris Ills Sept 2nd 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Govr Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ills.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capt. Wm D. Blackburn visits you for the purpose of making some arrangements in getting his Co. of Cavalry recd in the Service. I am Satisfied it is one of the finest Co.s in the State he has taken Care &amp;amp; pains to select his men &amp;amp; horses.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have the Honor to
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;be Very Respectfuly
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;G. W. Rives
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capt. Wm D. Blackburn visits you for the purpose of making some arrangements in getting his Co. of Cavalry recd in the Service. I am Satisfied it is one of the finest Co.s in the State he has taken Care &amp;amp; pains to select his men &amp;amp; horses.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excy Richard Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capn Blackburn will hand you this line, he has raised a company of Cavalry that will compare favorably with any one raised in the State. He visits Springfield for the purpose of making arrangements for the reception and transportation of his company. As a Citizen and a Soldier, I can and do with pleasure recommend him to your favorable consideration. And I feel assured that he would do credit to any position that you might think proper to assign him in the Regiment. any attentions shown Capt Blackburn will be regarded as a personal favor done 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excy Richard Yates
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Jacksonville Sept. 2/61
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov. Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When the war first broke out I wrote to you, tendering my services as Chaplain to one of the regiments. I was then residing in Chandlerville, Cass Co. I have since removed to Jacksonville, for the purpose of sending my children to school.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As you are now organizing regiments for three years service, I again offer my services. I shall not visit the regiments to electioneer nor do I think any man
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&lt;p&gt;competent, would do it.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Brown, or Rev. Mr. Andrus, of Springfield, or Pres. Sturtevant or Prof. Saunders of this place can tell you of me. I am a Congregationalist, have been General Agent for the Am. Tract Society for this state until the war stopped my work. am by no means an Abolitionist - should like to go in McClernand's Brigade as I am acquainted with Col Dunlap, the Quartermaster I used to preach in Alton and know and like the people of Egypt, now rallying so nobly around their country. Hence I wish you would name me to Col. Fouke or Logan.
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&lt;p&gt;I am glad you are calling out Democrats and conservative men as well as others. It is having a good effect upon the people. You can do much, I am happy to say are doing much to rally all classes around the flag of our common country. I should like first rate to be connected with the Normal regiment, as Capt Lippincott is my intimate friends as it would be more pleasant and more in accordance with my past habits to preach to intelligent men.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I leave the matter entirely with you and your influence. You are in constant contact with the officers of
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&lt;p&gt;the regiments. I should not have written to you again at all, had I not noticed with pleasure your disposition to call around you in common with others, conservative men, of whom I am one. Whether it be a virtue or a vice, I have always enjoyed the sympathy of democrats: not that I have been at all a partisan, but that I have preached the gospel rather than either abolitionism or politics. In the dark and troubled night that is upon us, God grant that we may have a united people.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very respectfully yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wm Barnes
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Application for Chaplain
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wm Barnes
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Jacksonville Sept. 2/61
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov. Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When the war first broke out I wrote to you, tendering my services as Chaplain to one of the regiments. I was then residing in Chandlerville, Cass Co. I have since removed to Jacksonville, for the purpose of sending my children to school.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As you are now organizing regiments for three years service, I again offer my services. I shall not visit the regiments to electioneer nor do I think any man
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;competent, would do it.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Brown, or Rev. Mr. Andrus, of Springfield, or Pres. Sturtevant or Prof. Saunders of this place can tell you of me. I am a Congregationalist, have been General Agent for the Am. Tract Society for this state until the war stopped my work. am by no means an Abolitionist - should like to go in McClernand's Brigade as I am acquainted with Col Dunlap, the Quartermaster I used to preach in Alton and know and like the people of Egypt, now rallying so nobly around their country. Hence I wish you would name me to Col. Fouke or Logan.
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&lt;p&gt;I am glad you are calling out Democrats and conservative men as well as others. It is having a good effect upon the people. You can do much, I am happy to say are doing much to rally all classes around the flag of our common country. I should like first rate to be connected with the Normal regiment, as Capt Lippincott is my intimate friends as it would be more pleasant and more in accordance with my past habits to preach to intelligent men.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I leave the matter entirely with you and your influence. You are in constant contact with the officers of
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&lt;p&gt;the regiments. I should not have written to you again at all, had I not noticed with pleasure your disposition to call around you in common with others, conservative men, of whom I am one. Whether it be a virtue or a vice, I have always enjoyed the sympathy of democrats: not that I have been at all a partisan, but that I have preached the gospel rather than either abolitionism or politics. In the dark and troubled night that is upon us, God grant that we may have a united people.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very respectfully yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wm Barnes
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Application for Chaplain
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon R Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;it is imposible for me to get a Company in this County as thare has bin so many gon out of the County now I have done the Best I could having cost me about $15.00 I could now an than find some that whare willing to go but the most of them having friends in Capt Moors &amp;amp; Capt Bittes Company thay would prefer going with them 6 or 8 whent Last week if there is no place that you can see for me a mite as well give it up and stay at home as to spend aney more money in Traverling about have you had aney word from Washington yet in my favour Qurter Master I Mc Ruggles is at home I due not see what would
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&lt;p&gt;hinder me in filling the same situatin in an Infentry Regement as I supose that the most of them have to learn the duties of thare situatins, but I having givin up all hopes of geting aney thing in this War But if I was alone in the world I would not ask any thing but a chance of seeing what I could due in shooting the dam rebles that would be pay anuff for me
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I remain Truly your Friend
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;it is imposible for me to get a Company in this County as thare has bin so many gon out of the County now I have done the Best I could having cost me about $15.00 I could now an than find some that whare willing to go but the most of them having friends in Capt Moors &amp;amp; Capt Bittes Company thay would prefer going with them 6 or 8 whent Last week if there is no place that you can see for me a mite as well give it up and stay at home as to spend aney more money in Traverling about have you had aney word from Washington yet in my favour Qurter Master I Mc Ruggles is at home I due not see what would
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&lt;p&gt;hinder me in filling the same situatin in an Infentry Regement as I supose that the most of them have to learn the duties of thare situatins, but I having givin up all hopes of geting aney thing in this War But if I was alone in the world I would not ask any thing but a chance of seeing what I could due in shooting the dam rebles that would be pay anuff for me
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I understand my old friend and neighbor, John H. Eyestone, is an applicant for a position under your appointment. I have known him many years, and known him well. He is a good man, an honest man, and a reliable man. No man is more universally respected, and no man is more deservedly so. He has been unfortunate in business with a friend, but in his misfortune he did not forfeit the confidence of those with whom he had business transactions. I hope you will favor his application.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most Respectfully yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;D. P. Holloway
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DP Holloway
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recommending John H. Egistone
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the 10th May last we shipped a case of Musket Caps by Adams Express to William Bishop Springfield Ill &amp;amp; addressed to your care. This was done by permission of the Police department of this city &amp;amp; we had no reason to suppose they would fall into improper hands when consigned to you. The US Marshall of your District informed us sometime since that he had seized them from some suspicious circumstances &amp;amp; desired us to inform him of the particulars of the purchase &amp;amp;c which we promptly complyed with &amp;amp; although we have requested him twice to report to us what disposition was made of them
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inasmuch as we in this as in all other instances make use of every possible safeguard to prevent our goods from falling into disloyal hands &amp;amp; as these were consigned to your care with that [referred?] (although it was not so requested by the purchaser) we take the liberty of asking your Excellency to see that the matter is properly &amp;amp; promptly adjusted, or advise us what course has been pursued with regard to them. Please excuse the liberty of intruding upon you with this matter - but the circumstances seem to justify us in this course
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very Truly Yours
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the 10th May last we shipped a case of Musket Caps by Adams Express to William Bishop Springfield Ill &amp;amp; addressed to your care. This was done by permission of the Police department of this city &amp;amp; we had no reason to suppose they would fall into improper hands when consigned to you. The US Marshall of your District informed us sometime since that he had seized them from some suspicious circumstances &amp;amp; desired us to inform him of the particulars of the purchase &amp;amp;c which we promptly complyed with &amp;amp; although we have requested him twice to report to us what disposition was made of them
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inasmuch as we in this as in all other instances make use of every possible safeguard to prevent our goods from falling into disloyal hands &amp;amp; as these were consigned to your care with that [referred?] (although it was not so requested by the purchaser) we take the liberty of asking your Excellency to see that the matter is properly &amp;amp; promptly adjusted, or advise us what course has been pursued with regard to them. Please excuse the liberty of intruding upon you with this matter - but the circumstances seem to justify us in this course
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Albion Illinois  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;September 2d 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon. Jesse K Dubois
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr. O.S. Canby, who will hand you this is a private in Capt Churchill's Company, from this Co, and is one above all others that worked hard at Camp Anna to get our boys to remain, and has since his return done every thing he could to get up the present Company, he is a young man of considerable ability – combined with great energy – And I think he ought to have some appointment in the Regiment to which the company may be placed, and if you can give him any assistance I hope you will do so.  
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr. O.S. Canby, who will hand you this is a private in Capt Churchill's Company, from this Co, and is one above all others that worked hard at Camp Anna to get our boys to remain, and has since his return done every thing he could to get up the present Company, he is a young man of considerable ability – combined with great energy – And I think he ought to have some appointment in the Regiment to which the company may be placed, and if you can give him any assistance I hope you will do so.  
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Geneva, Sept 3, 1861.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Richard Yates.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov. Illinois.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir:  In times like these it seems to me the duty of every man (especially Republicans) in Illinois to devote all they are and have to aid the State in its noble efforts to support the general government.  Had not misfortune and accident in my younger days deprived me of the physical ability I should now be in the ranks of the "Illinois Volunteers."  The spirit is strong - the body is weak - but it has occurred to me that there might perhaps be some place somewhere that in your Judgment I might be made useful to the state, if so I shall esteem it a great favor to be allowed an opportunity of evincing my devotion to the principles for which we have contended.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Geneva, Sept 3, 1861.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Richard Yates.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov. Illinois.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir:  In times like these it seems to me the duty of every man (especially Republicans) in Illinois to devote all they are and have to aid the State in its noble efforts to support the general government.  Had not misfortune and accident in my younger days deprived me of the physical ability I should now be in the ranks of the "Illinois Volunteers."  The spirit is strong - the body is weak - but it has occurred to me that there might perhaps be some place somewhere that in your Judgment I might be made useful to the state, if so I shall esteem it a great favor to be allowed an opportunity of evincing my devotion to the principles for which we have contended.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Belleville. Sept. 3. 1861.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My friend Mr. Jn. Hay, leaving the office of State Attorney and a very good practice, has concluded to join the army. He is a very good and earnest Republican and has done the hardest kind of service ever since 1854.  I think we have now about enough Democrats in high position in the army (for which I was, as yo well know) and we may as well now take care of our friends.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Meredosia Sept 3rd 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon  R Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;at the earnest Solicitation of a Lady of this place whoom I think well qualified for the position &amp;amp; who is anxious to attain it I write for information as to how she may proceed to whoom should she apply for the post of Hospital Matron She has also a daughter who likewise wishes to offer her service as nurse assistant or in any capacity where she can be useful where are they to apply and to whoom
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Breese Greene Co Ills
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sept. 3rd/61
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon R. Yates - Dr.  Sir: I avail myself of this opportunity of addressing you on a very important subject - I suppose you are willing that the various religious denominations should be represented in our Grand Union Army in the offices of Chaplaincy. If you think you can give the appointment of Chaplain of one of our Ill regiments to a worthy Universalist minister of this county who can be recommended by the Representative to the Legislature from this county as a minister of fair talents, education and moral worth, I trust I will hear from you soon on this subject. The said minister was engaged in the Mexican War as a "private", and is willing again to serve his country; and trusts he will be ready, if the emergency arise, of seizing the musket on the battle field against audacious traitors, and using it successfully. I suppose a methodist minister left this morning as chaplain for one of our Regiments from our county.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Breese Greene Co Ills
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon R. Yates - Dr.  Sir: I avail myself of this opportunity of addressing you on a very important subject - I suppose you are willing that the various religious denominations should be represented in our Grand Union Army in the offices of Chaplaincy. If you think you can give the appointment of Chaplain of one of our Ill regiments to a worthy Universalist minister of this county who can be recommended by the Representative to the Legislature from this county as a minister of fair talents, education and moral worth, I trust I will hear from you soon on this subject. The said minister was engaged in the Mexican War as a "private", and is willing again to serve his country; and trusts he will be ready, if the emergency arise, of seizing the musket on the battle field against audacious traitors, and using it successfully. I suppose a methodist minister left this morning as chaplain for one of our Regiments from our county.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Application for appointmt of Universalist chaplain
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Alton, Sept. 4, 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov. Yates,
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hereby most cheerfully recommend Cpt. Jno. E. Coppinger of this city as being worthy an appointment of Captain: he can and will do good service.  He can go to Missouri, but we desire him to have a commission here.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr. Coppinger is capable and can no doubt organize a good Company here, and it is a matter I feel much interest in seeing accomplished.  Will you do us the favor, if consistant with your judgment for the public good, to grant the request.  Mr. C is an Irishman and there are many of his fellow=countrymen here who are eager to enlist under him.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He thinks of enterring Hon P. B. Fouke's, or some other Regiment, if favored with a Commission
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hereby most cheerfully recommend Cpt. Jno. E. Coppinger of this city as being worthy an appointment of Captain: he can and will do good service.  He can go to Missouri, but we desire him to have a commission here.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Belvidere Sept. 4, 1861
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I do not like to tresspass upon your time too much but would just say that in case any new regiments are formed I would be grateful to you if you would use your influence to secure me the appointment of Qurter-Master.  I would be willing to take even a most laborious position anywhere in connection with the army could I but receive a reasonably good compensation.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I do not like to tresspass upon your time too much but would just say that in case any new regiments are formed I would be grateful to you if you would use your influence to secure me the appointment of Qurter-Master.  I would be willing to take even a most laborious position anywhere in connection with the army could I but receive a reasonably good compensation.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cape Girardeau Sept 4/61.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maj Baldwin solicits an appointment as field officer in one of the new Regiments he is an efficient officer and will be of benefit to the service  You will be doing your duty to assign him and Confer a favor on your friend whose staff the major has been for for or five months.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I concur in the above recommendation  J C Fremont Maj Genl Comg
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cairo Sept 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency Gov Richd Yates
Commanding Chief Ill Vol Mil
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The undersigned expectfully represent to your excellency their wish I consistent with the good of the public service the appointment of Maj Silas D Baldwin as colonel of one of the regiments now being organized in the state of Illinois for the 
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&lt;p&gt;defence of our flag in the present war  We would particularly call your attention to Maj Baldwins services at Cairo in April last in organizing the raw troops who rushed at once in response to your patriotic call to the defense of that important point an in his subsequent services as Brigade Inspector at that place. He served faithfully during and after the termination of the three months call unmindful of his own interests now finds himself out of service We respectfully suggest that his services would be of benefit in the position named
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jno Mc Arthur Col 12th Reg
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;W H Wallace  “  “
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;C M Willard  1st Lt Co A Artillery
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cape Girardeau Sept 4/61.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency Gov Richd Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My brother Stephen S. Phelps of Oquawka Ill. desired me to solicit for him the appointment of asst. Commissary or Quarter Master in the Army.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My brother Stephen S. Phelps of Oquawka Ill. desired me to solicit for him the appointment of asst. Commissary or Quarter Master in the Army.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He has formerly served in this capacity.  And if in your power to confer or assist him in obtaining the appointment, will much oblige him and his many friends as well as myself.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Doctor
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