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united America, is so intimately connected,
that I could not better recommend myself to
my Country generally, then by the exercise of
constant efforts to promote the prosperity of
the Mississippi District, and it is this con=
=sideration, which could alone reconcile me
to a change of Situation. -

I take this occasion, to renew to your
Excellency, assurancs of my very sincere
and respectful Attachment, and to pray
your acceptance of my best wishes, for your
fortune happiness, and welfare in Life.

I have the honor to be,
Dear sir,
Your mo: ob^t hble serv^t

William Charles Cole Claiborne

His Excellency
Governor Sevier. -