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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.