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all circumstances would be inconsistant [sic]
with my duty to the Citizens of Tennessee
as well as unavailing to the institution
and more particularly as the Legislature
will be in session in a few days-

If in the course of the session any
thing should occur, which would render legis
=lative interference necessary, it will give
me great satisfaction to be the organ through
it will find its way to the destined Source

very respectfully
I remain your ob^t serv

Jos. M.^cMinn

Messrs
R. P. Curren
and
Andrew Campbell