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[Penciled at top of page:] 2 Gubernatorial Warren

Hallowell 11. Nov. 1820.

Hon. William King.

Dear Sir. As the council sit next week, I wish to repeat, that the Register of Probate in this county had better remain for the present. His continuance will have a tendency to keep all things quiet.

The appointments of clerk and sheriff are much to be desired & I pray [one underlined] they may not be delayed. Chandler, I understand, has [one struck through] is getting up petitions for himself in every part of