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make a contract for one?

I promised Col. [[Belger?]], whom I met in my journey home last summer to write you of such needs, but my health has been so much impaired by my long service & constant work in that field I have been unable to do so earlier. He assured me of your willingness to aid whenever you could do so, 

I shall write by todays mail to Gen C.H. Howard our Sec. of my application to you for assistance.

Trusting you will give this your immediate and personal attention

I am
Very Respectfully
S.M. Barnes.

Transcription Notes:
S for Sarah (see Page 175)