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Lexington VA: 27 Jany 1868

My dear Col:

I am very much obliged to you for your kind offer, & will be glad if you will take steps to cause the interest on the state bonds in my daughters names to be funded, as authorized by law; & to collect the interest payable on the bonds of my deceased daughter Annie; who died intestate.

I saw a notice of the decision of the Court of Appeals to which you refer, & shall be very glad to receive a copy at your leisure.

We are all as usual.  Some few students are coming in to the College, & some are obliged to leave on account of funds.

With my best wishes for your welfare

I am very truly yours

R E Lee

Col: Wm McLaughlin