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Huntsville, Ala., Jan'y 19, 1869

Col. Edwin Beecher,
Montgomery, Ala.,

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Colonel:-
The enclosed letter was mailed to me yesterday, and was rec'd this a.m.  I forward it for your information, and have written to Preston to that effect.  He seems to be an energetic man.  His County (Lawrence) is a populous and wealthy one.

Very Respectfully,
D.C. Rugg.