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aid and to send it speedily. Send to me ample provisions to feed at least fifty of these sick and starving people for one month and I ask you to send me a large supply of medicines or authorize me to purchase them on your account from the drug stores, also to employ the services of Physicians to visit, prescribe and administer to the sick among them. You must be content with my vouchers and trust to my Judgement intention and fidelity in this whole matter. You may trust me and your task is an easy one and I hope it will afford you a much heartfull satisfaction and pleasure as I know it will me to do good and show kindness and mercy. As to myself I refer you to Gov. Patton and to many of the most prominent citizens of your city and to my brother Col. Geo Reese
Respectfully &c
James E Reese