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not giving me time to an-
-swer it to the day expected.

My wife unites with me in
kind regards for Mrs. Otey &
yourself & I desire to mark my
regard by asking a special re-
-membrance to her; & for yourself,

I am most truly

& respectfully

Your {illegible: &c?}

B Croom

Rt Rev'd

James H. Otey,

University Place,

Franklin County,

Tennessee.