File #5890: "Preston Sept 18 1820 p1.pdf"

�Preston [penciled in on top]
Norridgewock Sept 18. 1820.
Dear Sir,
Having had the pleasure of a short aquaint-
-ance, I take the liberty to call your attention, a few
moments to a subject in which I am interested.
Although this mode may be a novel one, yet, it is
one I prefer. I shall therefore, suggest my wishes
without cautious reserve, or affected delicacy. ------
It is expected, a Judge of Probate [title underlined] for the County
Somerset, will soon be appointed, although I
can not learn, that any thing has been said on the subject.
My Republican friends in this place, and [crossed out word]
elsewhere, have intimated it to me. They are
desirous I should make interest, or that they will
make interest for me -- I am opposed to having
Petitions circulated at large, as I have but little
confidence in them -- there being little or no individ-
-ual responsibility in them. I have therefore
take the liberty to address your Excellency on
this subject-- It is well known, the part I have --

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