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exceedingly necessary at present, both by the
failure of the Judge heretofore in dispatching the
business, and the recent accumulation of criminal
cases here. We would respectfully request you to
apprise the Gentleman appointed of this, and
induce his attendance. A copy of the order
appointing the term, is enclosed, which you will
please forward in your communication to him.

We are convinced that other gentlemen of the
law, who are now absent, would if present join
us in this request. And that the citizens of
this county generally desire that the special term
above alluded to, should be holden.

We are with great regard
Your Obt Serts
John Goodwin
J. C. Isacks
Rolla P Raines

His Excellency
Wm Hall