to mean that "the fighting had been arranged", that is arranged to begin, and there was great excitement and a lot of them were going to start off for the field of action. I just saw Ward in time to stop it. I am glad to see that Vogels banquet went off well. The Governor seems acting a judicious and sensible part in his travels and will create a favorable sentiment in his favour. Yours very faithfully William Fox. Mrs. Fox desires her thanks for your kind defers and still hopes to see you here before we start which will be about the 1st week in Feb. I think.