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London in Virginia, has informed me by letter
 
London in Virginia, has informed me by letter
 
dated 19th Ulto. that certain indications were dis-
 
dated 19th Ulto. that certain indications were dis-
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covered of the intention of some Negroes to rise in rebellion --
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covered of the intention of some Negroes to rise in  
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rebellion --
  
 
     As I have this moment received this  
 
     As I have this moment received this  
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letter. I know not what degree of credit to give to
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letter, I know not what degree of credit to give to
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so extraordinary information. But, at any event
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Sir, permit me to place the Stores of the United States
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at the above place and at Manchester under your
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protection, and to assure you that every expence paid
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for guards or other security will be paid by the United
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States.--    I have the honor to be etc.
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(Signed) Henry Knox Sey of War
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Gov. Virginia