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Lincoln County           ]
North Carolina           ]    28-Aug-1820
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Sir, after my compliments to you.  Sir this is to inform you that JAMES BRIAN JR.,
a citizen of York County, SC, is a going to marry my granddaughter with agreeable
consent.  Therefore you are at liberty to grant him a license this shall stand
between you and all danger and in so doing you will oblige yours,

ABRAHAM COLLINS
JOHN EVANS