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Norfolk Jany 3, 1866

Sir,
Since I wrote you yesterday I have reason to believe that your order of the 21st qualifying that of the 18th in relation to my house, was induced by representations made to you by some person here interested in the matter, and if so, I should like to be informed of the purport of such representations, provided it be not inconsistent with the proper [[strikethrough]] duty [[/strikethrough]] discharge of your duty; as I believe you are disposed to have the matter about my house settled according to strict justice upon a full understanding of all the facts I presume you will have no difficulty in giving the

Recieved R.R. & A.L. Jany 5/66