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NARA 0129 with Mary Anderson to me and knows he died at her house and thinks he then went by the name of Eli Wallace. You know negros assume at pleasure any name that suits their caprice. Will you please aid me in the premises. I think the woman is honest & worthy. Very respectfully M.D.L. Stewart 488 Memphis Tenn. Feby 11" 1878. M.D.L Stewart Relative to the claim of Mary Anderson, col'd, as sister of Eli or Levi Wallace, late of 55" Reg't C.T. Rec'd at D.O. Feby 13" 1878