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and to see if in the course of your official duties you could not assist me in finding those who would be willing to go.

They would all be employed in the same village and consequently near each other so they could thus have each others society &c. From an intimate acquaintance with the parties I can recommend them as being some of the finest families in New England

What think you of the prospect of finding the girls for them, who would be willing to go.

Please let me hear from you by mail and let me know where I can find you by calling.

Very truly
Your friend and humble servant.
[[signature]] J. R. Thompson. [[/signature]]

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