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US Ship Chas Phelps Navy Yard Sept 10th, 1865 Mr. Jackson Sir Will you have the kindness to permit my wife to remain upon the farm the present place she now lives in until I return from the North, has I expect upon my arrival there to be discharged or in a very short time afterward by so [[again?]] you will place me under great Obligation. I am your Obdt Servt John Ward Seaman on board This ship
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