Encoded handwritten ampersand in closings.
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you will [undecipherable] pay him and take his [undecipherable] for the  [undecipherable]
 
you will [undecipherable] pay him and take his [undecipherable] for the  [undecipherable]
  
I am etc<br>
+
I am &amp;c<br>
 
William Simmons
 
William Simmons
  
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enclosed receipt  [undecipherable]-
 
enclosed receipt  [undecipherable]-
  
I am etc.<br>
+
I am &amp;c.<br>
 
William Simmons
 
William Simmons