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attended (as a mere spectator, it is true) the
full convention in which it first assumed
a definite tangible {illegible: hope?}. Allow me now
the further privilege of doing what little service
my editorial position may enable me to
render to the cause. Command my pen on
every occasion -- what ability it lacks my
zeal will supply, for my heart will dictate
to it.

May I take this occasion to {illegible}
myself to your remembrance as to that
of Bishop Polk whose acquaintance as well
as yours I had the good fortune of making
several years ago through Mr. Pollard?

With great respect

Your obedient servant

Henry Hotze.