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And now I'l try, this life to pass.
In faith, by Jesus given,
and hold those words, until the last,
His Kind promises of heaven -.
A.E.B

So far, I am tied as it were
[indecipherable] my brothers would be
glad to [redeem?] my responsibility
with cash - and occupy my
place - I have just now
concluded the sale of one
hundred head of our fat
cattle to a local butcher
and [indecipherable] 250 more
in the fattening paddock
ready early next year
Quite an inducement to
make one attempt to leave
the stifling summer heat.
Concluding with kindest
regards to all your

[cross written]
family Accept my [indecipherable] and
Remain, Yours very [indecipherable]
A.[indecipherable]