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can substitute any other names  there is two very respectable men will seve if they are appointed  Antony Jackson & Basil [[Lockes?]]  both contributed their might to the building the House and I can say are the most respectable colourd men in the neighbourhood, & entirely reliable but are not men that will force themselves for any position.  I am ready to comply with my proposition with the exception of those men  I may be in Washington by the time this note does.  I will try & call & see you
       Yours very respecly
            Townley B Robey