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Providence Sepr 1st 1871
Mr. Howland
Dear Sir I saw
a notice in the Providence
Morning Herald about the
Alabama claims saying
that those who have not
already filed in their claims
should do so at once
now will you be so kind
as to inform me what
course I Shall take to
get mine on file. I
loss quite a sum for me
besides my Share of oil
and freight. Sextant
Quadrant- Spyglass Charts-
Navigator a Silver watch -
Revolver a Gun - Tools and a