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According to your promise that If you see
a fair prospect of my digging Gold to advantage
you would let know of it. I have been expecting
a letter all summer. John if you should know
of an opportunity for me to get some of the gold
I think you might spare me a few thousands and
then hav Enough left for you & Brown to Freight
a steamer, Back to N York with So Please
Write and let me know
I remain yours &c
John Ryerson Isaac R Vangilder