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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.
