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Jan. 6th 1883
Dear Sir,
Yours rec'd - An inventory of the personal property of the infant has to be filed, but I do not think there need be any great haste in the matter, though lawyers may make it of great importance - I appreciate your wish, to save all unnecessary legal expenses - I want to avoid, too, the payment of all extra personal tax I saw Mr. Sutherland some three weeks ago, or more, concerning this - I should like to have a talk with you (I want to ask your advice on some matters), whenever you can spare me the time. I can come most any time, provided you give me a day or two notice - Glad to hear all are well - Kindest regards to all,
Sincerely Yours
J. Smith Rice
To Col. Rodney C. Ward
#44 Court St.
Bkn City
Letter of J. Smith Rice dated Jan. 6, 1883 relative to inventory of property in the matter Chas Murray Rice.