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who built a fine fort consisting of a
very very strong front but no rear at all
at all. When the enemy arrived they
entered by the back way. The Chinaman
came rushing around there and said
go back, go back, you have come
in the wrong way.

Well I had better say so long for [tis?]
time. Our family all sends their
best regards. Take good care of your
self and come home when your work
is done which we hope and pray will be soon.

Sincerely,
[Nial?]