Charles Benton Thomas, Marion, Virginia to Laura Stuart Thomas [Wytheville, Virginia.] 18 December 1865.

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Box-folder 1:10

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4 p. Re: health of infant nephew Thomas Martin Carter [son of Virginia Ann Thomas Carter and John Davis Carter], visit of Colonel Carter, construction work on their house, his desire to enter business partnership with James Ward Stuart, his wish that she join the church, possibility of Lucy [unknown] to work for them, hiring of former slave Sam [unknown] for work at tannery "I could give him the same wages I am giving the common white laborer in my employment," and good conditions for employees in shoe factory of Galahan [Gollehon].

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