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secret himself &c. It would do no good at present to even send a messenger, as his whereabouts is uncertain. I regret exceedingly that I have not been able to send. the boy to his father. but it is quite possible that I may yet be able to find the boy, as I have taken measures to ascertain his recent whereabouts. If I should find him, I will let you know at once, in order that you can reforward me the necessary funds to defray his transportation Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant T. D. McAlpine Agent Bu RF and AL
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