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NARA0245

Crab Orchard Ky
March 14th 1878

Capt H.S. Hawkins
Lexington Ky

Dear Sir we recievd a Communication some time since which we answered but it failed to reach you & was returned, In answer to the numerous questions you desire answers — We can only state that the papers were prepared over 4 years ago and all the proof that was required was filed in your office — a little over a year ago you demanded additional proof. We sent your blank to [[strikethrough]] Missouri [[/strikethrough]] where the parties lived in Atchison Kansas & furnished the requisite proof, which you stated, if provided the claim would be allowed — we have done all in our power to do and as we believe the proof is abundant, The papers have been sent back to Kansas & to Missouri 3 different times for proof — each of said times we furnish the proof as per blanks furnished & proof required — the Colored woman states that she lived in Buchanan Co

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