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                                 Washington D.C.
                                 January 21-1861

Peter G Washington Esqr

                       Dear Sir,
                                Herewith

enclosed you will find a letter from our friend John Anderson, I would have answered it, but was waiting to see you to know what progress you were making with his claim having recd. your letter. I enclose the letter that you may know how to address him, (Anderson)

                      Very Respectfully
                       Joseph Lane