Edwin Stanton Bartleson
Edward S. Bartleson was born Apr. 23, 1865 to John Wesley Bartleson & Susanna R. Ewer. He married Anna C. Pulliam on 2 June 1890, and died Jan. 1, 1942. (Children: Eva, Grace, Clayton, Lulah, Edwin) (notes of Eva Pearl Bartleson)
Family photo of Edwin S. Bartleson.
Linda, Lithea and Lou attended Bellevue Academy in Langhorne, and your father attended Newtown Academy, in Newtown. “Letia” afterwards studies at the School of Design in Phila. and Linda at Swarthmore College. (Woodburn*)
Edwin Bartleson was on the Roll of Honor for school No. 4. (The Star :3, Chancellor Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA, Reported 1885.12.09)
Edwin Bartleson was on the Roll of Honor for school No. 4. (The Star :3, Chancellor Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA, Reported 1886.01.06)
In Spotsylvania Co., VA on the 15th inst.[15 May], by Rev. J. P. H. Crismond, Mr. E. M. Thompson and Miss Lula Alsop, Mr. Edward Bartleson and Miss A. C. Pulliam, all of this county. (The Star :3, Reported 1889.06.12)
Mentioned by name in obituary of father, announcement of daughter Eva’s marriage, daughter Lulah’s Death Certificate (see respective Notes).
"Mr. E.W.(sic) Bartleson will soon complete a large and handsome dwelling near Brockroad for Mr. Sam Wakeman. Report says Sam has his eye on a bird for this fine cage." (Sullivan* - "Notes From Hicks' Store, Spotsylvania" - Fredericksburg Paper, published 27 May 1907)
Per Sullivan*: Sam and Mabel Wakeman with their two oldest kids on the porch of the beautiful house that Mr. Bartleson built. Now long gone, it once stood on Brock Road just north of the lower entrance of Jackson Trail West:
Signature from a cleared check: 
(WHS*)
** Census schedules
See father’s Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.
1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.22) Livingston Twp., Spotsylvania Co., VA -ED 82, Sh 16A (277), Ln 28, 221/223
- Bartleson, Samuel E. Head, a 34 year old married white male Farmer, born in Apr 1866, married 11 years. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. No unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns his farm home free of mortgage, Farm Schedule # 211,
-----, Annie C. Wife, a 31 year old married white female, born in Oct 1868, married 11 years. Had 4 children, 4 still alive. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Eva Pearl. Daughter, a 10 year old single white female, born in Mar 1890. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation At school for 5 months. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Gracie. Daughter, an 8 year old single white female, born in May 1892. She & parents born in Virginia.. Occupation At school for 5 months.
-----, Clayton. Son, a 3 year old white male, born in Oct 1896. He & parents born in Virginia.
-----, Lula. Daughter, a 1 year old white female, born in July 1898. She & parents born in Virginia
1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.19) Shady Fork Road, Livingston Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA - ED 117, Sh 2B (106B), Ln 62, 29/29 (2nd part of district)
- Eddie S. Bartleson, 44 year old farmer, doing general farming. He & parents born in PA. Farm owned free of mortgage. Able to read & write, speaks English. Married 20 years.
-----, Annie C. - wife, 41 year old, married 20 years, 5 children born & 5 alive. She & parents born in VA. Able to read & write, speaks English, occupation none.
-----, Eva P. - daughter, 20 year old, single, born in VA, can read & write, speaks English. Father born in PA, mother in VA.
-----, Anna G. - daughter, 17 year old, in school, born in VA. Father born in PA, mother in VA. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent schooling.
-----, Clayton W. - son, 14 year old, can read & write, speaks English, in school, born in VA. Father born in PA, mother in VA.
-----, Lulah Mae - daughter, 12 year old, in school, can read & write, speaks English, born in VA. Father born in PA, mother in VA.
-----, John C. - son, 2 year old, in school, born in VA. Father born in PA, mother in VA.
1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.02.12) Livingston Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA - ED 150, Sh 6A (97), Ln 7, 104/106
- Bartleson, Eddie. Head, owns his farm home. A 54 year old married white male, can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in VA. Occupation Farmer on Home farm, paid Oa, coded 100.
-----, Anne. Wife, a 50 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in VA. Occupation none.
-----, Lula. Daughter, a 19 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in VA. Occupation none.
-----, Edward. Son, a 12 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in VA. Occupation none.
1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.14) Livingston Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA -ED 89-7, Sh 3B, Ln 51, 39/39
- Bartleson, Edward S. Head, owns his farm home, has a radio. A 64 year old married white male, married at the age of 24. No recent schooling, can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. Occupation Farmer on a General Farm, owner, coded VWV. Is actually at work, is not a military veteran. Farm schedule 30.
-----, Annie P. Wife, a 60 year old married white female, first married at the age of 20. No recent schooling, can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, Loula. Daughter, a 23 year old single white female. Attended school since last September, can read & write, speaks English. She & mother born in Virginia, father in Pennsylvania. Occupation Teacher at Public School, coded 9494, class W, is actually at work.
-----, Edwin. Son, a 21 year old single white male. No recent schooling, can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Pennsylvania. Occupation Laborer on General Farm, coded VWV, class W, is actually at work. Not a military veteran.
1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.05) Livingston Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA - ED 89-8, Sh 2A, Ln 5, #21
- Barleston (sic), Edwin. Head, 74 year old married white male, born in Virginia, school code 6, owns his farm home valued at $2,000. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Occupation Farmer, working on Own Account. Worked the week of 24-30 March 1940 (hours not noted). Worked 52 weeks in 1939; only income was "other." Farm Schedule #20.
-----, Annie. Wife, 71 year old married white female, born in Virginia, school code 6. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Occupation House Keeper, working on Own Account; earned $100 working 52 weeks in 1939, had other income >$50.
-----, Edwin. Son, 31 year old single white male, born in Virginia, school code H-4. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Occupation Laborer on Farm, non-paid. Worked week of 24-30 March 1940. Worked 52 weeks in 1939, no pay noted; had other income >$50.
| Tax statements for property at Rayo, Livingston District, Spotsylvania Co., VA (Originals in possession of Anne Marvin, dau. of Marjorie Pierson): |
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Document |
Person |
Date | Acres |
Value |
Tax |
Value | Tax | Capitation | Total |
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Annual Tax |
Edward Bartleson |
1894 |
20.00 |
0.19 |
1.50 |
1.69 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
1895 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.29 |
60.00 |
0.56 |
1.50 |
5.35 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1896 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.29 |
153.00 |
1.41 |
1.50 |
6.20 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1897 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.17 |
176.00 |
1.59 |
1.50 |
6.26 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1898 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.29 |
58.00 |
0.52 |
1.50 |
5.31 |
|
Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1899 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.46 |
65.00 |
0.66 |
1.50 |
5.62 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1900 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.80 |
105.00 |
1.15 |
1.50 |
6.45 |
|
Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1901 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.98 |
95.00 |
1.61 |
1.00 |
6.59 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1902 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.98 |
200.00 |
2.26 |
1.50 |
7.74 |
|
Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1903 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.84 |
220.00 |
2.38 |
1.50 |
7.72 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1904 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.87 |
120.00 |
1.30 |
1.50 |
6.67 |
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Dog Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
04/03/04 |
0.50 |
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Dog Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/22/05 |
0.50 |
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Dog Tax |
Ed Bartleson |
12/04/05 |
0.50 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/22/06 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.69 |
115.00 |
1.17 |
1.50 |
6.36 |
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Dog Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/22/06 |
0.50 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
12/04/06 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.91 |
120.00 |
1.32 |
1.50 |
6.73 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/15/07 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.52 |
185.00 |
1.83 |
1.50 |
6.85 |
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Dog Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/15/07 |
0.50 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
1908 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.52 |
202.00 |
2.01 |
1.50 |
7.03 |
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Dog Tax |
Ed. Bartleson |
07/02/09 |
0.50 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/22/10 |
109 |
354.25 |
3.52 |
166.00 |
1.67 |
1.50 |
6.69 |
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Dog Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/22/10 |
0.50 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
1912 |
109 |
604.00 |
6.73 |
240.00 |
2.24 |
8.97 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/19/13 |
109 |
654.00 |
12.11 |
269.00 |
6.49 |
18.60 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/28/14 |
109 |
654.00 |
6.90 |
245.00 |
4.08 |
10.98 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
07/11/16 |
109 |
654.00 |
9.49 |
386.00 |
7.10 |
16.59 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/23/16 |
109 |
1,145.00 |
14.89 |
468.00 |
7.59 |
1.50 |
23.98 |
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Dog Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/23/16 |
0.25 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/26/17 |
109 |
1,145.00 |
13.75 |
535.00 |
7.93 |
1.50 |
23.18 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/26/18 |
109 |
1,140.00 |
19.24 |
2,290.00 |
22.87 |
1.50 |
43.61 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/26/18 |
16 |
64.00 |
1.08 |
1.08 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/28/19 |
16 |
64.00 |
1.22 |
1.22 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/28/19 |
109 |
1,145.00 |
21.75 |
670.00 |
20.64 |
1.50 |
43.89 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
12/01/20 |
16 |
64.00 |
1.28 |
1.28 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
12/01/20 |
109 |
1,145.00 |
22.90 |
1,557.00 |
17.94 |
1.50 |
42.34 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/14/21 |
109 |
654.00 |
7.59 |
195.00 |
2.24 |
1.50 |
11.33 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/21/21 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/21/21 |
16 |
80.00 |
1.80 |
1.80 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/21/21 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
30.67 |
19.41 |
1.50 |
51.58 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/28/23 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
28.63 |
1,086.00 |
10.41 |
1.50 |
40.54 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/25/24 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
28.63 |
1,156.00 |
10.84 |
1.50 |
40.97 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/23/25 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
29.99 |
306.00 |
6.73 |
1.50 |
38.22 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
12/01/26 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
29.99 |
1,135.00 |
11.77 |
1.50 |
43.26 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
12/02/26 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
29.31 |
290.00 |
6.24 |
1.50 |
37.05 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/26/27 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
29.30 |
303.00 |
6.51 |
1.50 |
37.31 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/23/28 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
29.30 |
206.00 |
4.43 |
1.50 |
35.23 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/20/29 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
28.62 |
330.00 |
6.93 |
1.50 |
37.05 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/20/30 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
28.62 |
265.00 |
5.56 |
1.50 |
35.68 |
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Annual Tax |
Ed. S. Bartleson |
11/07/31 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
27.26 |
175.00 |
3.50 |
1.50 |
32.26 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/25/32 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
22.49 |
115.00 |
1.90 |
1.50 |
25.89 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/23/33 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
22.49 |
120.00 |
1.98 |
1.50 |
25.97 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
1934 |
109 |
1,364.00 |
23.17 |
240.00 |
4.08 |
1.50 |
28.75 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/22/34 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
23.17 |
240.00 |
4.08 |
1.50 |
28.75 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/21/35 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
23.17 |
205.00 |
3.48 |
1.50 |
28.15 |
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Annual Tax |
E.S. Bartleson |
11/18/37 |
109 |
1,363.00 |
22.47 |
215.00 |
3.55 |
1.50 |
27.52 |
** Death
E. S. Bartleson Dies in Spotsylvania Toady (sic)
- E. S. Bartleson, 76, of near Shady Grove, Spotsylvania Co., died at his home about 1 o’clock this morning. A native of Philadelphia, he had lived in Spotsylvania since he was 12 years old. He is survived by his wife and four children.
- Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Church with burial in the church cemetery. (Free Lance Star :2, Reported 1942.01.01)
Funeral Saturday for E. S. Bartleson
- Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday at Shady Grove Church for Edwin S. Bartleson who died suddenly at his home in Spotsylvania Co. yesterday morning after an illness of two weeks. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. C. L. Stilwell with interment in the church cemetery.
- Active pallbearers will be J. E. Pulliam, W. A. Gordon, G. H. Buchanan, H. E. Harris, G. G. Fine and D. C. Howard.
- Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. W. A. Harris, O. C. Zechiel, W. C. Crismond, T. E. Thorburn, M. L. Blaydes, W. V. Waller, T. M. Alsop F. G. Parker, W. E.(?) Hicks, G. C. Dickinson and C. W. Foster.
- Mr. Bartleson, 76, was a prominent farmer of Spotsylvania. H had made his home in the county most of his life and was an active member of Shady Grove Church, serving as trustee and steward for a number of years.
- Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Annie Pulliam; three daughters, Mrs. L. F. Pierson, of Fredericksbug; Mrs. W. G. Kent, of Clifton Forge; Mrs. W. H. Sothoron, of Baltimore; one son, Edwin Bartleson, of Spotsylvania, and one sister, Mrs. L. A. Harris, of Spotsylvania. (Free Lance Star :6, Reported 1942.01.02)
In the passing of Edward S. Bartleson, Spotsylvania Co., has lost one of her most prominent and highly esteemed citizens. He at one time may have been the Co.’s most able building contractor.
- His greatest achievement was the restoration of Spotsylvania Court House as it now is. The original building had been badly damaged by fire and shell during the War Between the States. All of the construction of residences around the C.H. are accredited to his work and design.
- He was born in Phila., the son of John Wesley Bartleson, inventor and manufacturer of a churn. The terrible depression of industry which followed the War between the States into th 70's closed his manufacturing interests.
- In 1875 he came to Virginia and purchased the DuVal tract of some 500 acres, on which portion thereof the late Edward Bartleson resided, he coming to the Co. at the age of ten.
- Mr. Bartleson’s relatives of Phila. have appeared very prominent in business circles. His Uncle, A. Clayton Woodman, was, at the time of his death, President of the Sinclair-Richfield Oil Co. His grandfather, Peter Bartleson, a descendent of a noted English family, was marked for distinction in the War of the Revolution 1776.
- Edward S. Bartleson leaves to the County a high standard of good citizenship for which the County will always honor his name.
(An obituary, written by Leonard F. Pierson Jan. 13, 1942, found in notes of his wife, Eva Pearl Bartleson.)
- Edwin S. Bartleson, 76 year 8 month 9 day old white male Farmer, husband of
Annie C. Bartleson, resident of Spotsylvania Co., VA, born in Doylestown, PA on
23 April 1865 to John W. Bartleson & Susan R. Ewer (both born in Penna.), died
in Livingston Dist., Spotsylvania Co., VA on 1 January 1942. Informant was
John E. Bartleson.
- Cause of death was Landrys Paralysis. Certified by W.A. Harris, M.D.
of Spotsylvania, VA, who attended from 14 December 1941 until death, last seeing
him alive on 30 Dec 1941.
- Arrangements were made by Wheeler & Thompson of Fredericksburg, VA, with
burial in Spotsylvania Co., VA on 3 Jan 1942.
(Certificate of Death,
Commonwealth of Virginia, Registration Dist. No. 883B, Registered No. 5, State
File No. 2300)
EDWIN S. BARTLESON
1868 - 1942
HIS WIFE
ANNA C. PULLIAM
1868 - 1953
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