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?.	them	by	the way of memphis if there is no boats runing up the
Cumberland, the freight would not amount to much any way. When I started up some time back, Billy gave me a "breast pin" for Nellie And when I came back I left it in my little carpet bag. so if you will look in the little place made for letters you will find it enclosed in a letter to Nellie from Billy. Pa took my carpet bag up with him and I forgot to tell him of it. Billy very anxious Nellie should get it. all are well here, Billy's little girl is much better. I am in hopes it may recover. Give my best love to Aunt Marion, Sister Pa and the Dr. Kiss the little children for me, and write soon
as ever your devoted son Sami Jackson
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P. S.
Please excuse writting my pen is broken and this is an old turkey quil.
ALS. THi.
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