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Transcription:
[1860 Census records indicate that Hall could not read or write. Both this letter and another appear to be in the same hand, probably that of Benjamin Hall’s son, Robert]
Wilkes county N C
March the 30 the 1863
To His Excillincy
gov Vance
Dear sir I can certify that I have raised
Robert Hall and learnt him his trade he
is Well skild in the trad he can make plans [1]
hoes axes knives spinning Wheels reals
Bedstids cubbords Beauros fine tooth combs
Wageons Besides many other things I hope you will
permit him to stay at home and Work for
the public as I think he is badly
needed Benjamin Hall
To Gov Vance
Footnotes:
- woodworking planes
Date:
March 30, 1863
Collection:
Recipient(s)
From
From State:
North Carolina
From County:
Wilkes
Transcription/Proofing Info
Transcriber:
Andrea Cudworth & Michael Ellis
Transcription Date:
October, 2011
Proofer:
M. Ellis
Proof Date:
November, 2011
