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every thing that belongs to real Republicanism and consciously conceive it my duty to do my Duty [struck through] utmost to support the Cause which has I think been declining [?]
I have for many years contended w.th many who never were your Friends, and I know many who will not do you any Good [underlined]. I wish to write to you in confidence as a Friend in truth -
with affection Dr. Sir
yr. Obet. Servt.
Joseph C. Boyd
[Laid paper watermark, partly torn away:]
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