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NARA 133

So that I feel justified in saying that the interest and welfare of the girl demand her remaining at her present home. Her mother, Rosalla Wilson, came from Georgia to Wilmington N.C., last winter with her other children [[strikthrough]] at the expense [[/strikethrough]] by the assistance of Mr Will, who kindly [[strikethrough]] gave [[/strikethrough]] furnished her the money when which to travel, and this is her gratitude! She has never written Mr. Will asking for the girl, but your letter was the first intimation he had that she had the slightest objection in an act done two and a half years ago. The girl has already been instructed to read [[strikethrough]] and write [[/strikethrough, and it seems rather unjust that now just as she is becoming of some service, he should be deprived of her services, especially when so kindly providing for her when she was of no value at all.
Should you have any doubts or hesitancy as to what course to pursue, and I hardly think you can, any of the above statements can be fully proven, and convince you beyond the shadow of a doubt, but the Indenture itself is sufficient:
Hoping this will be a satisfactory answer, and that giving it your careful attention, you will arrive at a just and wise conclusion, such as justice to both Mr Hill and Rosalla, as well as the interest of the girl, requires,
I Remain
Your Obt Ser'vt
Henry A Sondon Jr