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                  To Mr. Edward Wright
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To Mr. Edward Wright
  
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Sir,   War Department, 15th March 1799
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Sir, War Department, 15th March 1799
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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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The President has appointed you to be factor of the Indian Shore at Fort Wilkinson known, on the River Oconee, in the room of Edward Price, deceased.
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in the room of Edward Price, deceased.  
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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 deranged shape. His, therefore, wished and expected that you would, without any delay, proceed to Fort Wilkinson  and Lake of Jefferson of all the Books papers & effected belonging to the factory, and confirm to such regulations as shall for Edward to that place, and which you will finds with the commanding affier 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 deranged shape. His, therefore, wished and expected that you would, without any delay, proceed to Fort Wilkinson  and Lake of Jefferson of all the Books papers & effected belonging to the factory, and confirm to such regulations as shall for Edward to that place, and which you will finds with the commanding affier on your arrival there.
 
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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.
 
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                I am, Sir, Le
 
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                    [Signed]  James Mc Henry
 
  
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      To Mr Edward Wright
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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.
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Sir,       War Department March 27-1799
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I am, Sir, Le
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          I herewith intermit you inshall this as factor of the trading house established near Fort Wilkinson on the Ocean River.  
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[Signed]  James Mc Henry
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To Mr Edward Wright
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Sir,  
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War Department March 27-1799
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I herewith intermit you inshall this as factor of the trading house established near Fort Wilkinson on the Ocean River.  
 
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