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This is the only letter I have written to the States with
the exception of those sent home so you will have this
as an evidence dear Dan that you were held in
higher regard than any other man I knew, whether
this will be appreciated by you I shall have an
opportunity of judging when I receive your answer
with me all the small news of the day no there
is nothing of that kind here it will be very
refreshing. Remember me to your farther
and believe me Dan

Your Sincere friend
Frank Lawton

Dan E Sickles Esqr
New York

F. Lawton
Jan 1850
California