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Freedmans Bureau
Wash. D. C.
July 6, 1865

My Dears

Could not get to Jersey C^y to do
any thing, as I had not the keys—& so
did not see Mr. Coles—Things are left just as they
were when I came up—The girls will go over
in a few days—& see to things, & if need be, have
Mr. Hauser carry the stoves up stairs.

I dont see any way clearly, & it is best
not to stir till we do, the agt. will fasten
the house upon as for another go, after 1^st Aug't
if he choses—but will probably help us rent it
if we wish— A. Maria will write what she
does, & what she thinks best. She will perhaps see
Mr. Cole, Please write her to do so. Will also
find a house in B. if she can—[illegible] if that
is best, She will write about staying in Winsted if that
is best. I am to be away a good deal this winter,
but you be where you will,—am a little weary as you
see by my pen—as I was obliged to come on last night