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your wife as soon as possible satisfy yourself as to prospects and that you
may return to her who cannot be happy until you do return and that God
may bless and preserve you is the fervent prayer of your affectionate wife - Lucy M. Battle

P. S. Do not parse my letter. It was written as I generally write, in a hurry;
therefore will not admit of it. L. M. B.

Return Address:
Warrenton, North Carolina
1 May 1832 } 25

Addressee:
William H. Battle, Esquire
La Grange
Fayette County
West Tennessee