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Fort Decater July 7th 1867

Col O.D. Kinsman
Respected Sir

[stamp]]THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[stamp]]

I hasten to acknowledge the receipt of Bacon 200 lbs, and (7) Sacks of Corn. Truly a very liberal supply of provisions for which Kind Sir, you have the heartfelt gratitude of the destitute widow and penniless orphans.

Your position Sir is one of much magnitude, and great responsibility, through whose agency, so much good is accomplished, and benifits dispensed to the needy. Whose prayers and gratefull thanks will ascend us as a sweet incense in your behalf.

Accept my sincere thanks for the prompt kind response to my requests.

With much Respect
I remain Yours, M. E. Walker