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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

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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

Second location updated to Knoxville, previously illegible/left blank. Ref. how author forms the "x" and "K" in first entry, style is similar, just more space between the pen strokes in second entry.