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Dec. 17. Check for $80.
Detroit, December 16th, 1861.
Colonel J.D. Graham
Top. Engineers
Chicago
Dear Colonel
When I had the honor to
answer your last letter, I did not
think to be so short of money.
Now I take the liberty to avoid
myself of your very kind offer, by
asking you to advance me fifty
dollars ($50.)
In hopes of receiving soon
your orders, I remain, Sir, with
great respect
Your Lt. Srgt.
J. R. Mayer
care of Bagg's Hotel
Detroit, Mich.