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New Ben N.C. Sept 12th 1866 Capt [[Daughuty?]] I have know Mr. [[C?]] Perry for several years and knew him to treat his hands, while slaves well. and believe him to be a gentleman who will treat an apprentice as well as required by the law and rules of Propriety and believe further that he would do as well by them as any one who would have the control of them Very Respectfully T.B. Henderson Merchant South Front street
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The perpendicular writing seems illegible to me, but maybe someone smarter can figure it out.