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Richmond, 
June 23 65 

Colo: Brown,

My Dear Sir,
This will be handed you by Rev. John A Strahan of Chesterfield County, a clergyman of good repute in his county, and a good & reliable man. 

He has stated his case to me (in which I have implicit confidence) and from his statement I am satisfied that his plantation does not come under the head of "abandoned" lands, and is not, therefore, liable to government occupation. I assure you that Mr. S's statements, on whatever subject made, are entitled to full credit.

Please give his   

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