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I respectfully decline complying with the enclosed order for the following reasons: Because on the 1st day of August 1865 the within named woman Eliza, in the presence of her husband Anthony and with his consent entered into a contract with me, in writing, witnessed by two respectable citizens, to remain with me until Christmas. Chambers Co. Texas Oct.7,1865. Wm. Chambers.
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