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report it may necessary to make. And if Mrs. Rutledge thinks we ought to pay Bassing for the first survey which was made at the instance of [] and was to be paid by him, he is authorized to pledge [] with himself and others for it.
I have full confidence in Mrs. Rutledge and whatever historically our people ought to do he is authorized to {} use with himself, as with herself xxxxxxxxxxxx shall be done.
Do not think hard of me for not getting up, for it is out of my powers,
Very truly,
Your friend
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