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May 6th 1873
Berea, Madison, Co. Ky
Hon. Sirs
Mrs. Lucy Chin ant Mother of John W. Tipton Prof. Co. 6tt U.S. Le Law who was enlisted on the 3rd day of feb 1864 and died in Hospital of Lovington Ky Feb 10th 1865 desires me to say to you that she was infomred that her claim for Bounty and other dues for her son has been allowed over one year ago, but was detained on account of change of law doe payment of colored soldier's claims. Being informed through the congressman of the Dist. in which Louisville Ky is situated that such