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in his condemnation, before trial or
while it is pending.

Missionaries have been urged to
refrain from correspondence attacking the
conduct of the Government of Turkey; for
their correspondence incites fanaticism, +
they and their families are exposed
and helpless. Beyond this no effort
has been made to influence their action
, and no publication in the press has been
made or inspired by me.

My duty, as I understand it, is
to avoid all connection with the pending
investigation, or with the policy which
the segniatory(?) powers will adopt toward
Turkey; and to secure the protection of our
citizens and of their interests. This duty I
am performing, - how efficiently my
despatches must show - If you