Geo[rge] H. Cabaniss, Petersburg, [Virginia], to Benjamin F. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 7 July 1842.

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Box-folder 1:2

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4 pages.

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Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that "once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dreams" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that "Bat" [?] is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.

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ALS.

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Geo[rge]

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