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Hot Springs Ark July 1 67 Mr Colby. Sir, I drop you a few lines to let you know that owing to the ilness of my wife I am compelled to leave my field of labour, the first of Aug't [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] in rought for Washington City. I shall call at your office on the second of August if I have luck. I am thankful to you for the ten dollars you sent me. I am sorry that I am compelled to leave so soon. Yours truly Mr Gill Pierce. Sec L.S.p. 186
Transcription Notes:
rought = route