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Hamilton, N.Y. March 16 1889
Tho Robt, Russell Sr.
Orange Texas.
Dear Sir
You will no doubt be
somewhat suprised at receiving a
letter from this part of the Union,
but perhaps some explanations on
my part will make matters plain
You I believe are a son of
Ernest Russell and went with
your people from this part of N.Y.
Some years ago you had for a
time in your employ a boy by the
name of Charlie Russell who was
a grandson of your father. When he
returned north you sent aletter