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Van Buren, Ark.
Feb the 16th

Mr Wm Colby
Little Rock, Ark.
Dear Friend
You may have expected to have heard from me more particularly, last month; but I assure you it has not been for want of interest in this cause nor for want of a desire to grant your request, but circumstances over which I have no control have caused the seeming neglect,
I have at the earnest request of Mrs Miller written her the dark side of my work here, notwithstanding it is quite contrary to my natural inclination, for I can not see any good resulting from it, as it is quite impossible for them to relieve me as long as I continue in