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sense. I understand he is about to be imposed upon by an unprincipled man, who is about to employ him for the next year for far less than he is worth of course I mean him and his wife

How can I prevent this? I wish him well. I dont like to see him cheated. The magistrate in this Beat have not a thimble full of sense,  men of no decision of character. Can you do any thing? or can I interfere in any way to prevent it?

Please write to me, I am willing to put myself to some trouble to protect my former faithful slave

Respectfully
David B. Smedley