Early Governors' Papers

return in time to make Crops, for fear more dangerous events will be the consequence - I had the pleasure a few days past to receive from ^by M.^r McNeil [Callenders?] Sketches, for which I beg leave to present you my thanks - Your brother is well and is gaining an extensive practice - my fam

I am D.^r Sir with every sentiment of esteem Your obed^t. serv^t.

J. S

Hon. W.^m C. C. Claiborne

P. S the affair between Lyon & Griswald fixes an indealeable [sic] Stain - pitty that such an affair a fracas ever happened within the walls of a house of legislation

Copy to M.^r Claiborne

28 March 1798

P. Post

N^o 17

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