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example of his illustrious predicessor
Tell your fat friend (Wm. A.C.)
to go to the devil himself.
I know I have not written
to him as often as I should
have - But I have not
time realy - now just see
what a short letter this is.
But I cant help it -

Give my love to our
dear Mother and all at
Retreat also to Mr. Cousin.
Kiss all your dear little ones
for me - and particularly
my own little Anna tell
her I love her more than
ever - bless her sweet little
soul - Please my dearest
Sister excuse this. I will
write more by the next
mail - good bye - may God
bless you - and let you write
soon to Your own Affte brother
T. Butler King Jr