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New Orleans, July 1 1861

My dear Bishop,

The whole canonade of the [North?] [ed.?]
[was?] have shaken me more than the announcement of your
course-- but I stood the fire, because I had confidence in
my Leader _ nevertheless, injuries were rife upon the streets
& when forced to answer, I cd. but say, the [?] is right
but I condemn the act _ which condemns the right?
Yes - He is too rash for me _ I know he is right because
he has reasons for what he has done _ I condemn the act,
only [one?]. I am not in [justification?] of those reasons-- but
when I ascertain them, I feel confident I shall [oppose?]
them. Now I never was afraid of you before -- but I am now,
because I know you [?], and I am afraid that
these have had more influence in determining yr course,
than the [consequences?] of our cause _ I pray you write to
me _ I do not desire a full explanation of yr every
[?]. it may be imprudent to give them by letter in these times.