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New York Nov`r. 6th 1799
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[marginalia] A-7 1799 - Nov. - 6 [/marginalia]
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New York Nov <sup>r </sup> . 6 <sup> th </sup> 1799
  
 
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 [will?] my friend, it is not in my power to be to you a messenger of good 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
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Tomorrow I leave this place for  
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Norfolk, where I embark for the Mississippi. I have
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been to the seat of Government & have urged your interests,  
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but I find strong prejudices prevail on account of the capture  
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which you made & the consequences which ensued __ in the  
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result my friend, it is not in my power to be to you a  
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messenger of Good news - & I have postponed writing to the  
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last moment _ the building of the 74 will not be  
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hurried, unless urged by circumstances unexpected, I  
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apprehend in the mean time you will hold your rank  
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& Emoluments ___ be patient, be prudent, Use your family  
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in Maryland, & hope for a change favorable to you ____
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Embrace your amiable Lady & Family for me, & believe  
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me with affection sincerely yours
 
/signed/ Wilkinson
 
/signed/ Wilkinson
  
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Capt. Nicholson
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Capt. Nicholson ____
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