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My dear Sir
 
My dear Sir
  
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Tomorrow I leave this place for Norfolk, where I embark for the Mississippi. I have been to the seat of Government & have urged your interests, but I find strong prejudices prevail on account of the capture which you made & the consequences which ensued. In the [wull?] my friend, it is not in my power to be to you a messenger of goof news. & I have postponed writing to the last moment. the building of the [TA?] will not be hurried, unless urged by circumstances unexpected, I apprehend in the mean time you will hold your rank & Emoluments. be patient, be prudent [<s>illegible</s>] your family in Maryland, & hope for a change favorable to you. Embrace your amiable Lady & Family for me, & believe me with affection sincerely yours
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Tomorrow I leave this place for Norfolk, where I embark for the Mississippi. I have been to the seat of Government & have urged your interests, but I find strong prejudices prevail on account of the capture which you made & the consequences which ensued. In the will my friend, it is not in my power to be to you a messenger of goof news. & I have postponed writing to the last moment. the building of the 74 will not be hurried, unless urged by circumstances unexpected, I apprehend in the mean time you will hold your rank & Emoluments. be patient, be prudent [<s>illegible</s>] your family in Maryland, & hope for a change favorable to you. Embrace your amiable Lady & Family for me, & believe me with affection sincerely yours
 
/signed/ Wilkinson
 
/signed/ Wilkinson
  
 
Capt. Nicholson
 
Capt. Nicholson
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