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I began to work on the bear hide this week. it will take fore or five weeks to finish it. about the 15th of next month. grace. I'l have to ask you for some money for my own use I'l have to pay my grocerie bill. after I com back from the lake Il let you know how much I will need.
mary and her mother sends you theyer [[their]] best wishes and hope you are better now.
I Remain. Respectfully yours
Wm Benson

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Miss grace Nicholson
Grace Nicholson
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