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is kind & affectionate, is sensible to praise
& excited to exertion by [commendation?] [crossed out]
encouragement.

Such Books as he has not may I
presume be obtained at Andover &
I ask the favour of you to obtain them
all expenses shall be reimbursed
immediately on my being informed
of them by you. [Mr?] [ ?oppin?] thinks
that James can be boarded where
his Boys board as to which I ask
your friendly assistance. If that
house is full can you take him
at yours, if not will you find him
a place.

I confide my only son to
your care & can give you no
stronger proof of my high opinion
of your talents & moral character