In haste, but in kindness, yours, etc., W. T. SHERMAN, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, July 27, 1882. JOHN PARK, Mayor of Memphis, present. Sir: Yours of July 24th is before me, and has received, as all similar papers ever will, my careful and most respectful consideration. I have the most unbounded respect for the civil law, courts, and authorities, and shall do all in my power to restore them to their proper use, viz.

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