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would like. It seems to be a very hard matter for them to know what is for there benefit. Now please let me know what the Government will do for them as soon as possible. They decided upon releasing the lot they was to give seventy five dollars for & take the one Mr Hanford proposes given them; he will give a Lot 100 ft by. 150. Now let me know just what you require before they can draw the money or a part of it. & we will endeavor to attend to it as soon as possible.
Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully Yours,
Elijah Hartwell.

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Guilford
Louden Co
Jan. 10. [[strikethrough]]'69[[/strikethrough]] 70
Elijah Hartwell

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