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Wash DC
June 21st, 1871

E H Fairchild Esq
Dear Sirs: 
[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

My appropriation was cut down in both the Senate & house so that I could not without further appropriation fulfill my promisses. I did the best possible, often the money was fixed. I made a prorata distribution - to different states - Kentucky received her quota. Gen Runkle had engaged various smaller houses & on what principle he made his sub-division  I am unable to say without looking into the matter. I will do so and let you know  Perhaps as you had received so much

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