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Precautionary measures, The crisis, it is hoped, is fast approaching, which leave the British Government a choice of two unclear which are; reparation for past injuries and an abandonment of disguised war on our Commerce, or the declaration of open hostilities, And as the Floridas may furnish a pretext? for the commencement of the latter inasmuch as I trust that the Government of the U.S. will never permit either unclear Belligerents to occupy these provinces, Prudence dictates the Propriety of being prepared to meet such an event with unclear and decision, Your Excellencies better information, and Judgment on this Subject will I am satisfied regulate measures Properly: I have lately had some conversation with unclear of Baldwin. Pray is he really, or professedly, your friend? I am sorry to learn from him, which I hope may not be the case, that you will be seriously opposed at the approaching Election S is with you at a fiduity counting the popular vote in this Quarter, who are too often fair game for the first political sportsman, whose arts and inclination may lead him from any motives to secure suffrage by Contract. I shall be happy to hear from your Excellency and have the honor to be with consideration of Esteem and high regard Your Friend and fellow Citizen. Jno. Floyd