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Cont at least double, what would be necessary for the
other purpose ^of the supplies - the State will never be ^more interested in my
Opinion, in any event, that may concern her, then on the
present Occasion,- therefore I conceive it my indispensable
duty, to make every exertion in my power to have every
thing done that may be for the welfare of the government.

I am not determined as yet who will be the agents,
excepting onto yourself, could you find a freedom to serve
as one of that body, it will give ^do me pleasure to give you
the appointment as one of that body believing as I do, [that?]
it will would give General Satisfaction to the public, and to
Your friends, having ^myself no doubt you will would be useful to both.

I beg sir you will ^please consider on the subject, and
I flatter myself you will undertake have no objections to the
undertaking of the business - you will please to let me know
as easily as early as possible, and should you think proper to accept ^as I trust and hope you will
you may will then consider yourself as ^already appointed one of the agents

I have wrote to M^r Searsy the treasurer ^of your district, to know be
informed what monies may be in his hands, and that I
Shall be under necessitated to draw on him for monies from
the use of the treaty and should it coincide with your own
Sentiments, please to use your influence with the treasurer the treasurer
him ^and urge him on the Occasion, and I have the honor to be sir
with sincere & great esteem -
Your m^o. obed^t serv^t.

J. S.

Gen^l. James Robertson