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Unless some such aid can be rendered my smoke house & corn crib will inevitably be devoured. I am anxious and very anxious to remain in my position whereby I think I may be of mutual advantage to the citizen & more especially to the poor freedmen. In the many settlements that I have already made I am proud to say, it has been done to the satisfaction of both parties. I can't say much more Genl but I fear I have already taxed you with too much. Will you please let me hear from you soon; if nothing can be done, I will still go on discharging my duties, untill I can bear if no longer, at which time of course I would be forced to resign. But until that happens I will do my duty. As yet I have recd not a line or stationary from you. When you write please send by the express, as there is no regularity in the mails

I hope Genl you will excuse this long epistle I could not say less. With the highest regard I am as Ever
Very truly
Jno T Whiteside 

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