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LETTERS TO LORD CANNING
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Most gave us credit for good intentions, but here is a soldier of our own, selected for promotion over the heads of others, holding opinions that must make him in his heart a traitor. My interview with him was occasioned by his commanding officer having specially mentioned his intelligence and good character.'