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as it was, by the confidence & support of
the Community, was such, as to forbid its
submitting to these hindrances & annoyances
in the prosecution of our work -- that those
matters must be brought to a speedy termin=
=ation -- that we could not & would not sub=
=mit to be badgered in this way from
year to year -- hindered & thwarted by
the neglect or indifference of any com=
=munity who seemed insensible to its
own interests &c &c. He said that if it
is possible every thing shall be settled by
July -- Now one word more before quitting
this matter. Do you think it expedient to
call a meeting of the Ex.{underlined} Com.{underlined} say in
June or not? Write & direct to Memphis.

I am grieved to inform you that
Henry Fogg tells me that your Bro. William
is very low, & that there is no hope enter=
=tained by his family & friends of his recovery.
May a merciful God prepare him & us all
for the change that awaits us! I feel my
own lease of life, day by day, as more un=
=certain & that my time is drawing
near. I am now very feeble -- having suffered much
on this trip -- Yours affectionately

Jas H. Otey

Rt. Rev Bp. Polk. D.D.