Dear Sir.
I have received your letter of the
I am much obliged to you for it for I have suffered poverty in public service.
I regret that you suffer so much embarrassment from my
I have sent your last letter to
It is well understood that your whole course has been honorable and enterprising—and no honorable man can be your enemy when he knows you.
I will leave no fair means untried to serve you— I have thought
sometimes, of giving you a call at
Maintain your accustomed prudence and fortitude and all will soon be well.
God bless and preserve you.
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