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come in on account of the prevalance of the fever My family left there in August and are sill absent in this where I design going in a few days and donot want to return to Natchez until the weather is cold enough to to kill out the fever and render my return safe When I closed the office I only telegraphed for permission to do so for a short time and would respectfully ask permission to keep it closed until I can return in safety with my family We will carry the Legislature in this state but not by so large a majority as we had in 1867 owing to the fact that a large number of persons who did not vote then are now voting the Democratic ticket I am elected again from Adams County having no opposition Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. O.C. French D.A. Bu RF & AL address me at Damascoville Columbiana County Ohio