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Morris Oct 2 66
[Sc. Sec.?] Hand Hosptial Steward
or the Surgeon in Command of the
Hospital
Sir
My agent has recd
word from Washington that the
evidence of the death of Richard
is incomplete; as you probably
remember he died in Hosptial
[?] Seventh of diptheria I will
state what further evidence is
required. It is necessary
that a certificate or affidavit
should be proved if possible
from his Surgeon or from
some other commissioned officer
having personal knowledge of
the fact, stating where and