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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