They were manifestly the aggressors, and we could only defend our own by assailing them. Yet, without any knowledge of what the future had in store for me, I took unusual precautions that the institution should not be damaged by my withdrawal. About the 20th of February, having turned over all property,. records, and money, on hand, to Major Smith, and taking with me the necessary documents to make the final settlement with Dr.

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