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NARA 348 Edisto Island, April 13, 1874 Lieut. Hyer Columbia, S.C. Sir, I have seen my name advertised as one to whom bounty is due. Will you please send me word how much I am entitled to and whether I must go to Columbia to get it or whether you will be in Charleston soon so that I can come here to get it. Yours Respectfully Joseph Smith his x mark late Co F. 33 U.S.C.T. Witness to mark William Stone Send reply to me Edisto P.O. Charleston Co S.C.
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