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In respect to the first subject, I have informed Mr. Stanton that I could come to no decision until I should have obtained your opinion. Therefore, I request that you would report to me your views in regard to the correction of the church at the public expense—which is the probable cause that would be required for that purpose—and the arrangements which should be made.