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Chapel Hill Jn 19th 1822

Dear Sir

I find that Mr. Edward Moore
seems to be in an Imbarresd situation
Col. Matthew Moore addres'd a letter
to you at Hils Borough yesterday
relative to his Business with the
Trustees of the University and with
necessary papers if accomadation
col'd be had either from the
trustees or bank which letter is in
the Posession of your Lady I shold
be glad that no proceedings wold
be taken against him untill you
see that letter as Col Moore Wm.
Moore and myself intend to pay all
of his depts if we can be accommodated
I am yours with Esteem &c
Thomas Ruffin Esq Johnson Clement

Please excuse this scrap of Paper as it is all that I cold procure
JC