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I suppose you seen the blanket that I made for Mr. Briggs. That one with Indian gold on the botom [[bottom]]. and he has one that the old lady mad [[made]]. bomtush,. I am glad to know that your like the Pomos the best. I seen a few Indian too and I all went thought the Pomos was the best Indians if I could get land down round Alexander it would be all right as far as I am concerned but mary you know is hard to move from this valey [[valley]]. I can not be in hurrey [[hurry]] the land many go down in a year or two and we may run across a good chanc [[chance]]. I am looking out all the time for little place. I think the hope will be down for three or fore [[four]] years. Then the land will go down. Then we may have a chance. many Pinto is little better. 
about week after next I will commence on the bear hide. and the deer rope. Well Grace. I wish I could help you with your work. but I am little too far away. 
give by best regards to mr Hartman. I would write him today  but I have no stamps. wish you the best of luck. I Remain yours sincere Friend Wm Benson over

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[[plae]] -- unsure? pla- we are sure of, but beyond that we don't recognize the last one (or two?) letters