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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.