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You have much reason to felicitate yourself on the almost unequaled satisfaction, which the two appointments already made, has given; and I sincerely hope whatever changes, it may be thought proper to make, will be equally Judicious -

Accept, Dear Sir, assurances of my most sincere regard for yourself & Excellent family.

                                                 James Bates

William King Esquire &c