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Franklin owned formerly by Hezikiah Hopkins who resided at Buchannan W. Va. and were sold at Hopkins sale. Dr. James Jones took Franklin to Stanton Va. the first year of the war. She has heard lately that he was still there but nothing very definite. Mr. James Jackson took George from Weston to Richmond Va nine years ago she has heard nothing from him since. I hear nothing about the school house of late. But suppose they are waiting for the colored people to raise three hundred dollars, (which [[end page]] [[start page]] they are not able to do these times. Respectfully your Obt. Svt. [[signature]] S E Colburn [[/signature]]