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nothing about it since. My old master will can be seen records in Rockingham Co Va. There is coming to me [[strikethrough]] My 500$ will [[/strikethrough]] to me, Peter's 500$ with int since 1851, and my int in the 50 acres of land, and rents of said land Till now. William
Perry, one of the heirs, is the man that deprived me of my rights.

I am now an old man in limited circumstances, with a large family, an if any thing could done for me, I would 
be thankful indeed,

Please be so kind as to let me know if any thing can be done for me.
Yours truly, Mathew Beck
My address is Jonesboro, Grant Co Ind.