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B 168. (R.F. & A.L. Vol 6) 66
[[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. * WASHINGTON * REC'D MAY 28 1866 [[/stamp]]

hundreds of praying, grateful hearts, give us the Marine Hospital. Your early attention is desired. School still numbers upwards of 500. Bank and Orphan Asylum in the same building. All will be lost without the Hospital, or something of the kind.

Very Respectfully
Yours &c.
E.C. Branch

Box 812.