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attend to my out door business. In [[strikethrough]] accordance [[/strikethrough]] consideration of facts and circumstances stated, I hope you will feel a generous impulse in my behalf, and, if possible, secure to me these houses.  
             
I have made to Gen'l Blunt several communications on business, and had several interviews with him, he knows me personally, and may be able to give you some information relative to me. To all [[strikethrough]] resedents [[/strikethrough]] residents of this, and the adjoining counties I am well known personally, or by reputation. 
 
With due consideration I have the honor to be
Most Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Baker P. Lee

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