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Fayetteville Oct 22nd /69
Mr. J. W. Hollingsworth
New York City
Dr Sir
Your favor of the 17th inst was
recd yesterday and all hands
were glad to hear from you.
It found us all well and
very Busy (doing nothing) I
negotiated a loan for you this day
raised $2.00 on a couple of
Ladies hats. if you dont need
so much money we will play
it off at Euchre with A. J.
Salt is worth in Wilmington
as follows Alum pr Bushl 75cts
Liverpool pr Sack ----$2.00
American " " $1.70 & 1.80
There is not much demand yet
for Salt as it is too early