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Clarke Co. Ala Feby 16th 1867
Maj O.D. Kinsmon
Dear Sir
I sent about the 1st of this month as statement in answer to your questions with an affidavit. The mails are so uncertain that I thought best to write and ascertain if the document had been rec'd.
I don't want to bore you or the General or to be troublesome in any way, but I am in debt here. and if I do not raise some money from some source soon I will get into trouble and I assure you I don't want to fall into Rebel hands. I lost nearly everything I possessed last year. and the "Johnies" "like a roaming Lion are seeking to devour me."
Very Respectfully
M.C. Osborn