In asking this favor I do
not want to appear to want
to shirk my duty in going
on my mission to the
Southern States foor I think
it is my duty but if it
would not be asking to
much to let me remain at
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home until Early spring
I should deem it a great
favor I am employed
in the sugar factory as
night Engineer and by going
away on the 13th of October
I would be leaving about
the middle of the run
Besides if I could remain
until the close of this years
Campaign it would help
me financially and in
leaving my family better
prepared for in my absence
Hoping this will meet
your mind and that I
may hear from you soon
I remain your Brother in
the Gospel Levi. a. Phillips
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Give him until Apr.
Con. next, or if ready
sooner he can report. So notify him. J. F. S.