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-don those industrious habits he has but recently taken up, and which must be encouraged, if we hope to do any good to them. You will no doubt be sorry to hear that [Louie?[ Meuse whom who will remember assisted the poor Scotchman, has had his camp burnt; he and his family had been out all day, and in the evening he made a fire, and went to his father's to fetch his Children, when the camp caught fire; he was able to save some of his things, but lost some of his own and the Childrens clothes his cooking utensils and his tools for coopering. Probably Mr. Howe may think him deserving of some assistance, as he is very industrious and has a spirit above begging. I must beg you to pardon me for tresspassing so much on your time and
subscribe myself
Your Obedt. Servant
Willm Nicholl

James Holdsworth Esq
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