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Sir,    War Department, 15th March 1799
 
Sir,    War Department, 15th March 1799
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       The President has appointed you to be factor of the Indian Shore at Fort Nile known, on the River Oconee,  
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       The President has appointed you to be factor of the Indian Shore at Fort Wilkinson known, on the River Oconee,  
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in the (_____) of Edward Brice, (_____).
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in the room of Edward Price, deceased.  
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                     As the death of Mr Brice was sudden & unexpected, it is more than probable that the affairs of the factory are in very degraded shape. His, therefore, wished and expected that you would, without any delay, proceed to Fort Nilkmoon and Lake of the (___) of all the Books papers &effected (lettering)(?) to the factory, and confirm to such regulations as shall forEdward to that place, and which you will finds with the commanding (affieer) on your arrival there.
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                     As the death of Mr Price was sudden & unexpected, it is more than probable that the affairs of the factory are in very degraded shape. His, therefore, wished and expected that you would, without any delay, proceed to Fort Wilkinson  and Lake of the (___) of all the Books papers &effected (lettering)(?) to the factory, and confirm to such regulations as shall forEdward to that place, and which you will finds with the commanding (affieer) on your arrival there.
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                     Should you arrive at Fort Nilkmoon preview to your instructors you will procure those send to W Brice, and be governed by them.
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                     Should you arrive at Fort Wilkinson preview to your instructors you will procure those send to W Brice, and be governed by them.
 
                 I am, Sir, Le
 
                 I am, Sir, Le
 
                     [Se gned] James Mc Henry
 
                     [Se gned] James Mc Henry
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       To Mr Edward Wright
 
       To Mr Edward Wright
 
Sir,        War Department March 27-1799
 
Sir,        War Department March 27-1799
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           I herewith (____) you inshall this as factor of the trading house established near Fort Nilkmoon on the Ocean River.  
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           I herewith (____) you inshall this as factor of the trading house established near Fort Wilkinson on the Ocean River.  
 
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