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Vernon September 21.^st 1820.

Joseph M^cMinn Esqr,

Sir I hereby transmit to
you my grateful acnowledgements to you for the impor-
-tant and distinguished favor conferred on me the 11.^th
Ins^t which has just come to hand. In doing which,
I am in hopes, time will prove, that the cautious cir-
-cumspection, and deliberate method of acting, so nec-
-essary to be observed by the Executive magistrate of a
State, has not in this instance been relaxed or departed
from. - I am not very well acquainted thro' the
State and as such was doubful as to the issue of
my application; but as it has turned out agreeable
to my warmest anticipations, I can assure your
Excellency that no endeavor on my part within
the compass of my ability shall be neglected, to
discharge the trust with confidence and punctuality
and prove myself not unworthy the appointment.

With Sentiments of esteem I am yours

Respectfully.

JScott.

Joseph M^cMinn, Governor