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and that I have every reason to believe the greater number would readily liquidate their respective debts, provided they were allowed to work out the amount upon the road.

I now wish to be informed whether I shall remit the money now received, together with what I may yet receive to you, or retain, and pay it over the individual who may be appointed to superintend the work.

I am
Sir
your Obed. Lord
James Shrewe

To Thomas W. James Esq