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money or property she may receive as she may think most advisable, such investments however, to be in all respects subject to the provisions herein before contained for the disposal of my estate.

[[left margin]] 5th [[/left margin]] I direct that no appraisement be made of my estate.

[[left margin]] 6th [[/left margin]].  I constitute my beloved wife Betsey C. Mason, sole executrix of this my will and Guardian of my children and direct that no security shall be required of her in either capacity.

For any aid or assistance which my wife may require in the management of my estate I recommend her to my brother Richard C. Mason and my most excellent friends Benjamin King and Benard Hool and if she shall find occasion for legal advice or information I recommend her to consult my friends Robert I. Taylor & Richard H. Henderson.

In Witness whereof, I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 14th day of December 1838.

Thomson F. Mason {seal}

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