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Knoxville May. 7h 1799

Sir

I received your letter of March, and would advise You to rest contented with such a part of the Ground as the Indians shall allott to you for Cultivation, and continue in the service with another Agent or some other person- Authorized will direct the Indian affairs, your Daughter and Son is well

I am yr Humb Sert David Henley Agent of War

John Hildenbrand