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Since I was here last spring you know I have paid for that lot of land south of us, next to the Briggs lot $630.00 H.E. Brook's note $100.00 Your Father Interest 100,00 Military 100.00 Travelling 100.00 Your ? Teeth, Dresses &c. 100.00 U.S. Bonds 400.00

                                             $1530.00

Besides usual current expenses. And - will - have some money left and the prospect of more. Wall's Colliery started last Feb. with an income to me of $1.75 per the month. It has gained slowly and for November pays $9.00 Feb to Nov. Inclusive $56.50 The DuQuoin Mills Mine, one half of the Royalty from which belongs to me pays me about $20.00 for November, or $97.75 Jan to Nov.