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but do not allow myself to be offended. I was not aware that my certificate was only a conditional one If I were of a jealous disposition, or at all selfish I might have preferred many complaints to you of others. This I have not done & will not Better men that I have suffered from like treatment God being my helper; I am determined to try to do my whole duty so far as I can learn what is duty, to God, to myself, & to my fellow men. Very Respectfully yours & H Byers P.s. My draft should be for $41.75 HB
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