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hence the work & labor of this Freedman I. K. Pattison seem likely to be lost.

I forward these papers to you for information.

I have no doubt the account is correct & I know the title to the land is bad & under no law in Virginia can his a/c be paid.

A reply to this letter, &, if you can grant no relief, a return of the papers, will oblige me.

Resp &c.
Wm Terry