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He [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [settled?] by the [undecipherable]. The [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [settlement?] & with [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] - As soon as you favor me with your determination on this subject - I will either take measures for [undecipherable] it to the [undecipherable] or for repaying the United States for the same - [Your?] [undecipherable] with great respect, your [obedient?] [servant?] [endorsement:] Sam'l Dexter Esq. Acting Secy. of War [Samuel? & Boston? Fund?] January 29, [1807?] [? 407] [BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: RARE BOOK DEPT.] [Ms Am Ed H? BOS PL? 75?]