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either hold him responsible for all damages that may occur to said Epps, on account of injury to the tobacco or I shall seize it, have it shipped at the expense of said Hanks & the whole sold -  whichever course shall seem to me best for the interest of the Freedman Epps, on further examination

Respectfully
Tho H. Hay
1 Lt 42" Inft'y
ASA Com

Return me this paper with your action endorsed - as soon as possible

Transcription Notes:
stripping the tobacco = removal of leaves from the stalk