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Hicks wharf PO 
Mathew Co Va

E Whittlesey AAAG or whom it may consern. I am a good Repubilcan and have a Store here I have been a friend to the Black Man I have 100,00 owing me I entreat you, to allow me an Agency at this place. I promcie that I can be of service to them as to myself. 1 doz or more want it of me I can bring the Recomdation if requird. I was employed by the Q M Dep as wheelright at Ft Monroe untill July 69, I was a Subscriber to the Phil Inquirer 7 years, Mr R McCready of Steam Boat Fame so advised me to solicit an Agency voluntarly to yesterday, Please let me hear from somebody. I am engaged lightly in Oyster Planting  I see many disappointed by Agent far away