May 14 2010 from Cleveland

Hello, my dear son Bashir!

Here is the Western Union information for you to pick up the money! Please let me know when you have the money safely.

I sent 600 U.S. Dollars, which is about 825,000 shillings.

For your new room for one year: 480,000 shillings.

For your new Discman: 40,000.

For your monthly money: 200,000.

Extra money included: 105,000 shillings. That is for you to save, in case you or Mr. Iddi's family needs something, for example school supplies or items of clothing.

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MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Your Proud and Devoted Mum