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choose to live more at my ease, & to be prepared for the ap-proaching infirmities of age. — On reviewing what I have written, I had thoughts of burning it, I speak of myself too entirely, & it is entirely against my habit or taste, but I see no other way fairly to meet your desires.

I am with great respect and good wishes,

James Kent. Thomas Washington, Esq.