States that he did send a letter with money to his father, and gives names of three witnesses to that event. Includes envelope. Transcription: Fort Curtis Helena Ark. July 15th 1863 Dear father I was glad to here from you this morning I am in good health as I ever was in my life Father you said that if I would could prove it there would be a chance to get it I can prove it I can prove it by three men I will give you their names Joseph Johnston Isac Roberts and William H. Reynolds are the men they will swear that I mailed the letter with $20 in it it was in $2 bills bills Father if you will go
States that he did send a letter with money to his father, and gives names of three witnesses to that event. Includes envelope. Transcription: Fort Curtis Helena Ark. July 15th 1863 Dear father I was glad to here from you this morning I am in good health as I ever was in my life Father you said that if I would could prove it there would be a chance to get it I can prove it I can prove it by three men I will give you their names Joseph Johnston Isac Roberts and William H. Reynolds are the men they will swear that I mailed the letter with $20 in it it was in $2 bills bills Father if you will go to the male agent there may be a chance to get it things are all quiet at Helena I have not mutch to write so good by Father David. T. Massey. well sarah I will write you a few lines to let you know that I have not for got you yet Sarah I will send Lizzy a ring in this letter I want you to give it to her tell her Ma that I have not got any more at present I will make her and you one and send to you as soon as I can tell Mrs. Frazer that I have not for got her yet so fare well Sarah David. T. Massey David. T. Massey Title: Letter signed David T. Massey, Fort Curtis, Helena, Ark., to his father Nathan Massey and Sarah, July 15, 1863 . 15 July 1863. Massey, David T., -1864
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