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Leonardtown Md
Dec 17th 1869

Maj D. G. Swain,
Supt of Education
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir
I am under the necessity of writing to you in regards to my salary. I am in actual need or else I would not be so anxious about it  I need some things to make me comfortable and I would like to have some.

The roads are very muddy now and I need strong boots more so than any thing else  all well, school in session and doing well. Hoping you are well I am yours,

[[signature]] Cajoy [[/signature]]