May the 17 1863
NC Catawba Co
My friend Mr Z B Vance
I Recievd A Letter today
from my Son James
Stating that thay taken
him in the gard house
an took his Letter from
him you was Kind A
nough to Right one Letter I
thank you for your
Kindness I want you to
Right to his Col if you
please as I hope you
have great influence with
him I will Send you his Letter to See how thay
Served him he was in
the 26 Regt when he Come
home thay have him
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in the 52 Rigement I
be thankfull to you to
do what you Can for him
yours very truly
From green Burk
To Mr Z B vance

please Right in haste
to his Col