It is the use made of them afterwards which may require legal adjustment.

The men employed by each party are not to blame.

Let no ill-feeling be fomented between the two, no rivalry but that of doing their work the best; let friendly feeling as between them be cherished, and teach them to refer all disputes to the principals.

I wish no one to fight for me physically.

He may 'speak daggers but use none.' However much I might appreciate his friendship and his motive, it would give me the deepest sorrow if I should learn that a single individual, friend or foe, has been injured in life or limb by any professing friendship for me." He was reassured by the following from Colonel Shaffner:-- _"January 27._ Your favor of the 21st was received yesterday.