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on Friday, the 18th. I thought that as under the most favorable circumstances I could only save a day or two of time, and in all probability would lose it during the voyage by taking the Caledonia, it would be best to save the Government the heavy expense and hazard of my trip in that vessel, and to take my passage for next Friday in the Alpha. Captain Lalor being very solicitous to arrive in England at the earliest day, and finding that he would save nearly a week's time by going to Saint Thomas and thence to Southampton, I furnished. him with oral instructions, with the money to pay his passage. A slip which I inclose indicates the position taken by Judge Stewart in the Chesapeake, and upon which I should be gratified to have your opinion. I remain, with great respect, James P. Holcombe. Letter from Hon. J. P. Holcombe. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 1st, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, C. S. A.: Sir — In the communication which I had the honor t