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O.S.E. Tex. (N8) 1869. Victoria, Tex July 25, 1869. Neely, W. J. States that the Freed-men have lost a great deal by the flood. Wishes a methodist minister sent there. [[stamp]] REC'D OFFICE DIS. OFF. B.R.F. & A.L. JUL 1869 [[/stamp]