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Franklin County: John [Garbish?] to George Brewer, December 28, 1868

Summary:
Garbish thanks Brewer for his kind letter at Christmas, mentions a claim handled by Brewer, and discusses the illness of relatives.

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Dec 28. 1868

Pittsburgh

Dear Brewer

Your letter with its illuminated accompaniment was handed me this morning by Charley and was welcomed as a [unclear: genuine] Christmas gift. I am very much obliged for the trouble you have had in in securing for me, the long coming claim.

I am glad to learn you are all well + flourishing. Long may you [unclear: wave]. My wife and [unclear: May] here both been quite unwell a considerable portion of the winter but are both better soon + able to be almost as usual.

Remember me to my old company in arms + greet them with a happy new year. We are very [unclear: long] just now as this

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time is our harvest.

Accept my thanks for your kindess, kind regards to your family + believe me.

Yours as ever

John Garbish

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