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Letter to William King from Foxcroft Jan 10 1812

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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. -
 
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.
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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
 
I am your friend, but frequent troubler
  
 
Joseph E. Foxcroft [underlined]
 
Joseph E. Foxcroft [underlined]

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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 [underlined]