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Rh was it contrived, with all the caution on my part to avoid it, that Clingman should occasionally see me.

The interdiction was every way welcome, and was, I believe, strictly observed. On the second of June following, I received the letter No. XVIII, from Mrs. Reynolds, which proves that it was not her plan let to let me off—It was probably the prelude to the letter from Reynolds, No. XIX., soliciting a loan of 300 dollars towards a subscription to the Lancaster Turnpike. Clingman’s statement No. IV, admits, on the information of Reynolds, that to this letter the following note from me was an answer—"“It is utterly out of my power, I assure you ’pon my honour to comply with your request. Your note is returned.” The letter itself demonstrates, that here was no concern in speculation on my part—that the money is asked as a favour and as a loan, to be reimbursed simply and without profit in less than a fortnight. My answer shews that even the loan was refused.

The letter No. XX, from Reynolds, explains the object of my note in these words, “Inclosed are 50 dollars, they could not be sent sooner,” proving that this sum,