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Paulson May 26th 67

D Sir

I understand that the need [[Strikethrough]] She. Crittenden has brought a suit against you before one of the Military [[Strikethrough]] tribunals [[/Strikethrough]] to recover a sum of money  I do not know the complicens against [[Strikethrough]] you but for the purpose of [[raising?easing?]] trouble, I will state what I do know about the manner that he has lived at your house for the past 15 or 18 years. 

During that time he has lived on your farm without charge occupying  a comfortable house with a good garden attached besides other land to cultivate, has raised Hogs and Poultry has sometimes has had a house & [[Strikethrough]] support [[/Strikethrough]] & did not do any thing for you
your friend E Tilden

The Son M Davis

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