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from me in his aspirations for political preferment On the contrary I will give him my unqualified and at least to the extent warranted by my official position. His commission with the Nortons if continued will dispose him of many votes though secured the nomination; His best card is to whistle them down the mind and rely upon the united state vote for State office. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt T.J. Rice Matthews CH. Aug. 27 68 Thos. J. Rice