File #5869: "foxcroft jan 10 1812 p1.pdf"

Penciled at top of page:] Foxcroft
Portland Jan.y 18. 1812
Hon: Wm. King Esqr.
Dear Sir, [underlined]
Do prevail upon Mr. Ripley to accept the appointment of Chief Justice of our D. Court. You realize the importance of its cast whether Repub. or Fedr. - You cannot be denied though sicophancy should prevail on a few weak republicans to lend their names in support of a federal candidate. -
The 2d. Parish in Portland has a petition before yr. house & they will take it kind in you to afford it your aid. Mr. Ripley has the care of it.
I am your friend, but frequent troubler
Joseph E. Foxcroft [all underlined]

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