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as [?] sustained no injury if the Recpts were
forged, because he has rendered no services

A further inquiry after Mr Whiteside or Mr Upchurch
would be necessary as they
have both emigated from this Country and duty compells
me to say that neither of them have either reputation
or property at this time as I am
informed by which they can be held accountable
for improper conduct

Enclosed you have the Draft and recpts
forwarded to me in your letter

I have the honor, to be
Sir your ob svt

[Jan G Smith?]
Post Master [General?] T[ennessee?]

[? ?]
Assistant Post Master
Genl

A copy of [testimony?]
ans to [am?] from
assistant Post Master
Genl of the 12 & 14
Feby 1824