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(Private)
Stekoa
Nov [November] 20, 1865
Dr Jno [John] Mingus
If you have assafeotida [asafetida] I want you to send me an ounce by the first opportunity. Also procure me at least two gallons purified whiskey and [unclear text: inform ] me,
The small pox is coming so close [illegible text] that it becomes necessary to use assafeotida [asafetida] and whiskey as a preventative,
[Signed] Wm H [William Holland] Thomas