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- ing their immediate Representative. I think surely some
person or persons have made misrepresentations to the Governor, and sincerely hope that the order will be revoked and save my people the mortification and expense of having troops quartered amongst them in times of profound peace. 'Let us have peace.'
"W. P. H. Turner,
"Representative, Lawrence County."
Governor Brownlow answered these protests by declaring
his intention to further extend the sway of martial law.
But fortunately for the peace of the State, only a few days
of his term as Governor remained. Under his successor the
troops were withdrawn and the military laws were repealed.
A state of tranquillity quickly ensued.
