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...Childes name I do not know what to say I can think of a number but they would not suit you the most that I think of is of getting home to see you Francis Father Mother & all of the rest Oh It were that I could leave this cursed place to day it would be the last wish that I could make I would risk all the rest So no more Hardships are nothing by the side of a half starved dog give my love to all & remember your Wife I would that I were acquainted with her I want you to give me all of the particulars about the comforts of my Mother & Francis wheather they made enny thing or not my love to them & yourself

 

From Your Brother

Wm H Peck

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