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of which you can readily see. I cannot be known in the business while I hold a Govt appointment. Do not delay in coming up or sending some one. Come yourself if you can and make arrangements and then you can intrust it to a second responsible party if you desire. there has been but little cotton shipped from here this Winter and Maj Manning inform me that there is a large amount of Negroes Cotton and it all can be bought here write on receipt and inform me what you think about coming and excuse haste Yours & signed Wm A Saylor
Transcription Notes:
See also page 271 and 281 - same letter, except date (on 280); different handwriting and other small differences.