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Weldon N.C. January 4th 1867
Major General Howard
Dear Sir
We take the liberty to inquire as northern men sum two monts in the suthern stats Part from St Johnsbug Vt & part from Lowill Mass if there is eny apointments in tax assesors & colectors in N.C. or eny offiers of importance in Govrment transactions we will cheerfully full fill as union men & responsible for all trusts.
We remain your most obedient servants, in trust
Father & Sons
Ages
42 Dr WM Raines
24 James M Raines
65 years of age Samuel Raines
Eny recmandations reserved we can give
WMR