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Richmond 19 "Dec." 1866 Lt. Col. W. M. Beebe Local Supt. D.C. Cor. 7th & O. Streets Washington Sir, Your letter in regard to the Mother of Peter Smith (Cold.) is recd. Peter is in my employment and has requested me to enclose to her (his mother) five dollars, which you will find within. He is disposed to give her 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
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