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a [ ] concern. We had one of two [ ] [ ]
[ ] and a pretty good [ ] shuffle. A little
fellow about [ ] size [ ] a little ne-
gro very well and gave the [ ] [ ][ ]
from the bottom of the spring [ ].

Give my love to mother and all the children
[ ] [ ] I hope his sweet heart wont be to insist
ing before my return. I will write you the
last of the week, if I cannot get off to go home
[ ] yours
Will H Battle

Waynesboro
5 April

Mrs. Lucy M. Battle
Raleigh
N. Carolina