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cheated out of his house.

If thou can't prevail upon C.O. Whitney to continue in office, and should see fit to appoint me (either with or without remuneration) as an assistant com'r for this county, I am willing to recept it, & do all in my power to procure justice for these abused people in this place, but my school duties are such, that I could not go around, and serve for the whole County.

I now have numerous cases almost daily, to settle, unofficially. As we Teachers cannot draw Rations from Gov't now; should we not at least be enabled to get wood for fuel at reasonable rates. These rebels charge us exorbitant prices. Wilt thou send me an order, for the occupancy by colored people of 80 acres of deserted land, previously owned by a Bush Whacker, who was killed

Very hastily & respectfully
Thy friend - Wilmer Walton

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2-15-2021: Transcribed and marking for review