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Waco, Texas Oct 24th 1870 Mr. Bartholomew, Dear Sir, Your letter is at hand I was happy to hear from you. Mr. Dutton has got the roof on the house he has made a very nice job of it. we are in hopes that he will have the house all done before long. I am glad to hear that the furniture will be here in short. I have no important to tell you at this time. I remain your friend Shep Mullens