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Neworleans 6 Dec 1865
Paul. O. Cammeron Esq
Hillsboro N.C

Dear Sir.

We wrote you on the 22 July last, and sent the letter rec'd
New York, but not having received any reply, are forced to think -that
it did not reach you.

The necessities of our business are such, brought about by the War, that we are compelled to be a little urgent in the collection of the debts due us; in your cause we feel great diffidence in mentioning the matter, knowing
your high sense of credit and integrity to obligation, but the truth is that in the
liquidation of some of our debts, some money is absolutely necessary, and we must rely upon such debtors as you to help us in this, the time of need. If in your power, we hope that you will remit us the amount of your account, as herein
rec'd
$4151.84
less one half of the interest if paid within 30 days or soon thereafter
438.82
$3.713:02
and we assure you that we will regard it a great favor, rather than any compromise on your part_ Money now will be more valuable to us, than the same amt with full accrued interest hereafter.

Very respectfully yr friend
Battle [Nobles?]

We beg that you will reply to this obj [?] [commission?]