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Tallahassee June 1860.

Dear Sir,

I have fixed my heart on Sewannee
as the place where I would like to spend
the remnant of my life, chiefly with a
view to educate my two little sons; but
"[res augusta domi?]" almost preclude the hope
of realizing my aspiration, unless I can get
some employment that would add to my
resources.

A situation in the fiscal defaltment
would be acceptable for one. I have been Comss'r.
of this State, & [resigned?] the office. It is now
offered to me again; but I am so much disgusted
with political matters that no necessity,
short of that which impelled the poor
Apothecary to sell poison, can induce me
to re-enter a loathsome arena.

Very respectfully & sincerely yr
[signed]John Beard[/signed]

Bishop Elliott