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<p corresp='TTP35074028P1' xml:id='OTP35074028P1'>as you ar awair I have bin ^a^ unfortunet man I am blind. and I ask your Simperthe and. Restore me to my friends I ashure you Sir that I will ever be graitfull to you and I shall ackt as a man Should. the ceapurs. I am Shure ar willing to have me releaced and If you will be cind enuf and come to the prison I know that the warden and ceapers will give you all the Information you wish I have bin hear ^Near^ five years. and have 5 to stay I was sent from Louisville for. Bourglery I have bin to your office But you wor not at the office So I hope you will do all that is consistent with your good nature and may God in his goodness bee with you and bless you Is a blind mans. Blessing &amp; Prair as I cannot Recale my past Life I will try ^to^ do <hi rend='str'>a</hi> better in the future.
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