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Lexington Ky Feby 13. 1875.

Genl A.P. Howe
Louisville Ky

Dr Sir:
I have been informed by my Attorney that my claim for Bounty for Winy Parker my wife, as "Parents" of Cato Parker Co "F" 116th has been allowed by Certificates 617.026 & 618.793.

I put in my claim in Paris Ky & you may have sent the papers there. My wife & myself are now living here. Will you please send the papers to me at this place, if you have them, and oblige 

Yrs very respectfully
Cato Parker his X mark

Witnesses
J S Randall
W.M. Black

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