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wife treating and recognizing here as such. 

My reason for having this last inquiry is that by the laws of the state of 18th March 1848, the issue of marriage deemed null in law are nevertheless declared legitimate, and as a matter of course are entitled to inherit as legal heirs which in a certain state of facts might raise a question [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] as to the rights of the children independently of the alleged will.

Yours Respectfully 
(sd) A. P. Wiley Atty

A True Copy
T. C. Barden
Capt & AAAG