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Portland June 16th 1820
Wm King Gov
Having been advised that I was one among a number of candidates named for the office of Sheriff of this county & not liking the mode of petitioning nor deeming it necessary, I have taken the liberty of addressing you as the most direct way of informating you of my wishes, if you upon inquiry should think