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John P. Cook correspondence with Thomas C. Durant, Washington, D.C., 1856-1857
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I told them that I regarded the whole undertaking as a a humbug, and that I did not know personally a single officer of their organization -- I have no hopes of the Pacific, but we have [nurtured?] a plan to take it up suddenly if there is an opening +put her through -- [Ashmor?] is a [illegible] - He will send for you if necessary after I leave -- Truly yours +c Jn. P. Cook
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I told them that I regarded the whole undertaking as a a humbug, and that I did not know personally a single officer of their organization -- I have no hopes of the Pacific, but we have [nurtured?] a plan to take it up suddenly if there is an opening +put her through -- [Ashmor?] is a [illegible] - He will send for you if necessary after I leave -- Truly yours +c Jn. P. Cook
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