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Sanderson Jan 31st 1865
Mr. Chalker

My dear Albert, yours of the 25th inst has been received, and I assure you it gave me great pleasure and relief of mind, which was needfull for a dissatisfied mind make an unhappy person.

I have no news that is worth writing or would be interesting to you. My health is very good at this time and hope these few lines may find you enjoying the same blessing. I expect to go to church Sunday if nothing prevents and may get converted. I know not when you will get this. My letters has been delayed so often that I am almost disheartened with writing.
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You will please excuse my short letter, and all incorrectness.

I remain your affectionate
Mattie

*Transcribed with original spellings and punctuations.