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I long much for a Certainty of being removed from this
Caledonia. If I had any Certain plan to go on. the Traders
this Winter would have had Materials for a New Town
Outside the Fort

I hope you'll excuse the lenght of my Letter, as
I know the people here not to be so Open as I could wish
I give you the Earliest Account of any transaction par-
ticulary such as this which may alarm the Country below
I remain with the most Sincere good Wishes for you and
family Welfare
Sir
Your most oblidged
humb Servant
B Roberts

{to left of signature}

I hear you took a very great
liking to little Bitch M Willam
has. I am rearing her brother for
you no two can be more alike