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Abingdon Va August 22 1868 Dear Sir I have Received Intelegence at length that my Application is disapproved by Austin I did not Exspect any better of him butter and Bread has made good Reb of more than one of the agents here if I am not Entitled to tranpotation for my family there never was a case that was it is not true that I can live in safety at Wythvill for my life was threatend the last time I was ther and no mechanic can live and support a family where the people are against him your own good