Vance175
the
July 29 1863
Dear Ser
I take my seet to write
to you to let you know what
I am lowed a month & to know
if you cant low me more
they gave me $ 8 Dollars
pr month at first & now
my Husband is Dead they only
low me $ 3 dollars & I cant
live at that $ 3 pr month
will only by 3 pounds of meat
& nothing elce & I am bound
to have somthing to eat
with that & no body to help
me to get it & how can I
live at $ 3 dollars a month
& I want you to write to me
whither I am to be lowed more
or not & write as soon as you get
this & ablige me Mrs Martha H Williams
Rolesville Wake County N C
Mrs Martha H Williams