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these gentlemen, “March them around Baltimore, and not through it.”
I sincerely hope the general, on fuller reflection, will consider this practical and proper, and that you will not object to it. By this a collision of the people of Baltimore with the troops will be avoided, unless they go out of the way to seek it. I hope you will exert your influence to prevent this.
Now and ever, I shall do all in my power for peace, consistently with the maintenance of Government.
Your obedient servant,
--N. Y. Evening Post, May 6.