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Leonardtown M.d Dec 24th 1869 Maj D.G. Swain Supt of Education Washington D.C. Sir I have sent you this letter and registered it for two reason 1st to find out if there was any dishonest person in the post Office 2nd why it was I did not receive any letters from Washington I am in need of some money and I have not one cent to get me any thing at all. I have written to the rest of the teachers and it seems so strange they should receive theirs and I not mine. that is what I would like to know I am well hoping you are well I am, Yours Respectfully please register your letter as I have a reason for so doing I will tell you next time [[signature]] John Cajoy. [[/signature]]