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  1. What information about his “old Master” does Jourdon Anderson recall in the letter? What impression does the recollection of these details suggest about the ethos Jourdon is establishing? How do you imagine Colonel Anderson might respond when reminded, for instance, of his “harboring Rebs” (par. 1)?

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    Exploring the Text: - What information about his “old Master” does Jourdon Anderson recall in the letter? What impression does the recollection of these details suggest about the ethos Jourdon is establishing? How do you imagine Colonel Anderson might respond when reminded, for instance, of his “harboring Rebs” (par. 1)?
  2. What evidence does Jourdon provide—implicitly or explicitly—of the dignity and respectful treatment he and his family enjoy in their midwestern home?

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    Exploring the Text: - What evidence does Jourdon provide—implicitly or explicitly—of the dignity and respectful treatment he and his family enjoy in their midwestern home?
  3. What does Jourdon require in order for him to “forget and forgive old scores, and rely on [Colonel Anderson’s] justice and friendship in the future” (par. 3)? What other assurance(s) does Jourdon ask of Colonel Anderson? Based on language in the text, what do you think Jourdon believes the odds are that Colonel Anderson will meet his terms?

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    Exploring the Text: - What does Jourdon require in order for him to “forget and forgive old scores, and rely on [Colonel Anderson’s] justice and friendship in the future” (par. 3)? What other assurance(s) does Jourdon ask of Colonel Anderson? Based on language in the text, what do you think Jourdon believes the odds are that Colonel Anderson will meet his terms?
  4. How would you describe the tone of the letter? How do irony and understatement contribute to achieving that tone?

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    Exploring the Text: - How would you describe the tone of the letter? How do irony and understatement contribute to achieving that tone?