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Augusta County: John E. King to John McCue, December 1, 1857

Summary:
John E. King tries to sell John McCue a cow.

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King J. E.
1857

December 1st 1857

Waynesboro"

Cousin Jno"

Thinking that you would probably like to indulge your purses' pride by a Slight Expenditure, I feel Confidant That I have The Article, which will gratify your purses' fancy and your admiration, in The shape of a Cow" I have in Truth The finest and prettiest cow in This part of The County, and she is A. No 1-Stock She is fresh, having Calved, only 4 days ago She has a very fine bag--and gives a quantity of milk and very rich--it is worth a ride down here to see her, I would like to dispose of her to you, or some of your friends who may want one, My price is $50, Cash please let me hear from you in regard to it"

Yours. Truly

Jno" E" King