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Washington D.C. December 26th 1866 Recd of J. V. W. Vandenburgh Asst Supt D.C. Bureau R. F. and A. L. Five (5) dollars forwarded by Peter Smith to his mother, Lucy Smith through the office of Local Supt D.C. by Franklin Stearns pr B. H. Smith by letter of date. 19th December 1866 Lucy her X mark Smith Witness Chas. C. Walden. all the aid in his power. I am not in want of female servants, but if she is a good woman & able to work she can obtain employment here & be near her son. Respectfully, Franklin Stearns pr. B H Smith