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Near Philada
Jan 8- 1865

Col. O. Brown
My dear Friends- The Books will be forwarded by Express to day - I hope enough to finish the work. I requested Ishmael to send the Bill to thee and will then pleas forward to him from the $35 than less the am't of his Bill.  I suppos J Crenshaw paid over to thee as I explained in a note to each thee $50 sent on for this purpose.  I hav been living in clover and growing fat.  I have to day for Providence.  
Very truly
S.L. Smiley

Transcription Notes:
Illegiable word after hope. Most of the words deciphered; I'm not sure they are all accurate, but am sending for Review.