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Yours of the 9th. was rcd. during my absence of the Columbia Circuit from which I have just returned. As I shall have the pleasure of seeing you next week it would be superfluous to write at large on the subject of your letter but I cannot omit the expression of the great satisfaction which It has given me & to assure of the sincerity & zeal with which I shall always be ready to unite my... Continue Reading
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You will doubtless remember that when at Louis's during the sitting of the Supreme court you mentioned to me that chief Justice Spencer had declared to Genl. Brown that the Republican party no longer existed as such & that henceforth our Citizens would be divided among the Supporters & opposers of the present administration. The sentiments thus attributed to the chief Justice being in... Continue Reading
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Your obliging & highly gratifying letter was exilerating to our friends. The prospects in the West cannot be half as good as they are with us, the oldest members of the party do not remember to have witnessed so much enthusiasm as is every ^where^ seen. My report on the Vice Presidents affairs will reach you as soon as this. It gives great satisfaction here & Buel cannot print them as... Continue Reading
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Before I received your letter I had filed with the Chancellor my information for an Injunction. Upon reflection I am satisfied that this is the true course in part. Lest however the Company might be more embarrassed than would be reasonable, the Chancellor has allowed them untill the third monday in January to shew cause why an Injunction should not issue. It would be not only inconvenient but... Continue Reading
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I have appointed the 10th of July to meet Mr. Astor at Newyork & have written to Mr. Oakly to that effect. Mr. Young has promised me to send the papers if he does not in person I shall be obliged to send for them write
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Since I wrote you I have heard from Mr Oakley & find that it will not be practicable to have our meetng until after the August term. He cannot go before the 14th. & I must be here by the 19th. at all events. At the august term we will arrange anew & upon better grounds.
Sender/Author: MVB
I wish it was in my power to answer your enquiries as to the probable result of things at Albany, but it is not. I have done all I could to keep out of the controversy about Gov as I think I ought. I hope for the best & having had much reason to be satisfyed of the great difficulties under which party can labour with success I do not easily despond. I thank you kindly for the expression of... Continue Reading
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