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not able to do much.

I receive now and then some little notions, but my main dependence for a living is one half a bushel of meal (and nothing more) which the Court allows me, my wife, and a little grandson monthly 

Dear Sir, if you can do any thing to relieve the pressing needs of a poor, suffering old blind man, I will bless your name the balance of my mortal life. I refer you to Saml. D. McDearman, Hon. Thos. S. Bocock, Hon. Thos. H. Flood, prominent citizens of this county, who can vouch for my good character &c..

I remain sir, your most obedient servant,
Benj. Roberts. 

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. NOV 25 1867 [[/stamp]]

[[stamp]] Bureau of R.F. & A.L.
Richmond, va. , 1867 [[/stamp]]