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as M^r Williams property has been re
moved by his sister who has last Court
aministered [sic] on his estate which Books
I think will be safe in his hand untill [sic]
your excellency will appoint some
other person to do the business

M^r Lamer, Fagan mentioned to
me he would do the business if he was
appointed I only mention his name as it
was his wish as he heard me say I was
about to write to you of the Death of Williams
last Court -

I Should be glad I Could [?] some
money as I have not rereceived any but
fifty dollars [Markland?] paid me and ten
dollars the Sheriff of Hawkins advanced me

I am Sir with Sentiments of
esteem your friend & ve^ry H^m Sr^vt

His Excellency Governor Rone [sic] George Rutledge