PENSION OFFICE,

Washington D.C., Janry 23, 1885

Sir:

Please be so kind as to inform this Office, BY INDORSEMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LETTER, as to the standing in the community, and the general reputation for truth of Claiborn Brown, G.H. Piercey, Eliza J. Brown and Sally Simpson of your vicinity, affiants in Widows pension Claim No. 253142, of Eli Brown of Co. H, 13 Reg't Kentucky Cavalry. Please state the general sentiment of the community as to the justice of this claim.

Your early reply will be thankfully received as substantial assistance to this Office in arriving at the truth and justice of the case.

Very Respectfully,

O.P.G. Clarke

Postmaster

Seventy Six,

Ky.