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former fellow slave, I learn that the real estate left by John Fox has been sold. 
Now what I desire to know is, whether the will of John Fox is being executed, or has it been set aside and the wishes of the testator disregarded? In a word have these poor people interests in John Fox's estate and are these interests worth vindicating?
I need not apologize, I think for troubling you about this matter, for the world says that it is your occupation as it is your pleasure to see justice done to these people. Beside, from your position and your agents, you can more readily give me this information than any other person to whom I could apply.
Very Respy. Yours
Wanerd Cowles
Corry Pa.

P.S. The names of the colored people here are Crawford Holdman and Margaret Holdman, whether the name were used by them whilst slaves or have assumed by them since I am not informed