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DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my father. I have not seen or heard from him since 1852. I left him eighteen miles from Shreveport, La. His name was Holder Waddle, and my mother Tener Waddle. I am his oldest son and my name is Joseph Waddle. By marriage I fell to Ann Scoot, who married David Hester. David Hester was killed in Shreveport ; then we were taken in charge by Charles Hester and carried to Mississippi, Hinds Co.; from there to Tensas parish, La., and from there to Colorado Co. Texas. My sister who is dead was named Minerva, others were Elviry, Rose, and Harriet. Brothers Robert and Scoot are dead. I now go by the name of J. H. Holden. Address me at Alleyton, Colorado Co., Texas, in care of Mr. G. R. Smith.