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Office of
Lawrence Fire Insurance Co.
of Boston,
34 Devonshire Street.

Boston, January 13th 1872

W. W. Crapo Esq
New Bedford

Dear Sir
Your name among others, has been suggested to me for the prosecution of the "Alabama Claims" of which, if war premiums are allowed, I can make a claim of something over $10,000.00 I have also a friend who has presently a like amount. I find from inquiries that the charges vary much for