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My dear sir
It will be as well - you get me an order for six months provisions for the five blackmen. There is 3 months within a few days due for two, two months for two others and one 6 weeks. I can account for the six months as easily as three months and it will save trouble.
Yours truly
John Lawton

HH Cogswell Esq

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