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been done has been prudent & proper. I understood Mr. Williams that he had asked for $250. instead of $200. from the Bureau, & I hope you may see your way clear to allow it. I have no doubt that it will be applied in good faith to the purpose intended.

I shall leave this county & state in a short time, probably by the first of March. While I remain, I shall gladly render you any aid in my power, in the great work in which you are engaged.

Yours, very respectfully,
[[signature]] J. S. Beyer. [[/signature]]