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At length part of the People, irritated from a Just sense of such scandalous pro
=ceedings, combin'd together, and were determined to break open the door, and was
preparing for the same; but before they could execute their purpose, the honoura=
ble Gentlemen thought proper to Open it themselves. - Many came forward
[page damaged] their tickets should not be Opened; but the Judges paid
[damage] and therefore they declin'd voting. ~

[damage] stated, at any time be confirm'd by the testimony
Of a Number of good Man, of respectable characters; as also one of the Judges.
Many more exceptions might be adduced to prove the absurdity of this
(as we may say) unheard of election; and sho^d the same be confirm;d as it
now stands, I humbly conceive that such a Precedent in its Operations,
would be a violation of the liberties of the People, a stagnation to Patriotism,
and at last might probably throw us into a State of Anarchy and confusion.

However, these are only hints dropt as my Own Private Opinion.
Now Sir, as the facts above stated can be well ascertain'd & properly Authenticated,
[I?] shall leave them to your deliberation and discretion; not doubting but upon in-
[damage]ting the promises you will detect error, maintain the rights of our consti-
[damage] legal and Just Priviledges; and
[damage]tion you can now decide on this Occasion; should thank
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Ihave the Honour to be,
with respect,
Y^r Honours,
Mo. ob. Hble serv^t

John Clack.