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This very Instant Thomas M Curtin arrived and brought me your letter which Shall be answerd by the first Opportunity&ndash; Iremain with Sentiments of respect D<sup>Dr</sup> Sir Your Most Obedient Hble Srvt
 
This very Instant Thomas M Curtin arrived and brought me your letter which Shall be answerd by the first Opportunity&ndash; Iremain with Sentiments of respect D<sup>Dr</sup> Sir Your Most Obedient Hble Srvt
  
Col. Benjamin Hawkins Esq<sup>r</sup> Fran
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Col. Benjamin Hawkins Esq<sup>r</sup> Fran<sup>co</sup>[digraph: "de"] Paula Gelabert