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Oxford July 6th 1868

Major J H Hay

Sir

Inclosed please find the affidavit of Manera Wortham colord in regard to her daughter will you do me the kindness to make such order in the premises as you think the case requires the girl is a Bastard + This man Aaron claims to be the father but he has failed to take any care of the girl until now for the only matter of making money out of the girl if she is returned to me the girl will recieve her line in good faith will you please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience

Very Respectfully
Wesly W Lyon
Order to the Sheriff
issued Feby 27/68-