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Rhea of Knoxville whom you know
will present his Petition from him - you
can receive further satisfaction on the subject
should anymore be necessary - I hope
this young man will reform and to
exempt him from pain & disgrace and
his relations from dishonor must be
gratifying particularly when it is the
ardent wish of the people and even of
those whom the crime has been alledged
to be committed against -

I am Sir with sentiments
of high Esteem yours &c
Jn^o Gardiner