March the 20
To E. F. B.              1863
Dear sister
I take my seat
to drop you a fiew
lines I have not
got A letter from
you in A long
time the Shirts
you sent me
fits fine I like
very well I like
evry thing you sent
me but I have
not got no use
for the Scarf and
cap the snow
is fawling beautiful
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[k?]eep old Pa off
I have nothing
more at present
give my love
to all my brthers
and sisters and
aunt nannie
and except the
same your self
nothing more at
present
I remain your
affectionate brother
till Death W.R. Blakely
to R. Blakely