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June 22th of 1861
Mr Hodges Hardison
Der Sir I thak the pleasa of
informing that I am Well at presant
only A Bad Cold hoping that theas
fuw lines Will reach you And find
you enjoying Good health Whe exspecting
to hav Atack last knight for Whe
Slaw A long Boat owt At se and
She Com so ner that tha hole
them and tha turne Back Whe
ar exspec them to Come evry
Day I Will rite mor to yow
by th nex male rite to me
as Son as yow Can
I must Vlose
for the Wan of time
Eli H Brewer