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had the wind been West, instead of North-west we must have suffered - as our house must have been swept by the flames. Two colored men were sleeping in the room where the flames started. One was burnt to death - the other will recover - We do not know whether the building was set on fire, but the probability is it was.
Miss Draper sends regards. In haste
Very Truly Yours,
Julia M. Bartlett

Portsmouth Jan. 12, 69
Julia M. Bartlett