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June 19 Wednesday.
I drew off my answer & in {the} evening
presented it to {the} committee. I had
a good deal of talk {with} ym. They
desired me to postpone it in hopes {they}
wd come right, but I ws sensible
it wd only make it worse: As
many made no difficulty because
ya expected I shd go off.
After ya had received my refusal
ya invited me to tarry longer &
supply ym till ya cd make some
provision. I consented to supply ym
by change one day.
June 20. Thursday.
I felt in high good spirits. Nothing
seemd to lie heavy upon me. I
ws clear in giving my answer
& no ways concerned as to a future
settlement. Rode down {the} river
to see Prince {with} Mr Cary & Miss
Nancy. Drank coffee {with} him, took
a sweet walk upon {the} river bank,
had a fine prospect, an agreeable
time & a good ride home.
June. 21. Fryday.
Attended {the} funeral of Mr West's negro
and then walked up to Mr Adams,
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