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Transcription
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From hell
Mr Lusk, Sır I send you half the
Kidne I took from one women
prasarved it for you tother piece I
fried and ate it was very nise. I
may send you the bloody knif that
took it out if you only wate a whil
longer
signed Catch me when you can Mishter Lusk
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