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Washington City D.C. Jan:[[superscript]]y[[/superscript]] 12[[superscript]th[[/superscript]] 1817. Dr. Cuttbush [[page tear]] signifying his compliance with the wishes of the members of the Columbian Insitute to have a Copy of his Oration for the Press.___ _________ --------- [[following text is upside down]] Nathaniel Cutting Esquire.