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But I would have you write to Mr Kimball very freely on the subject & put the matter under his care & supervision.— & let him select a neighbohood where much harm cannot be done — should Mr Johnson not prove as loyal and earnest as we should hope he will.

Yours vy truly
[[signature]] Benjn. Coates [[/signature]]

Transcription Notes:
"& let" or "I let" -- just checking; probably letter writer is Benjamin Coates (or Coats?), per https://transcription.si.edu/transcribe/14671/NMAAHC-007675720_00087 -- Beth