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be set up in the Capitol. When it arrives I will attempt to describe it to you, unless our friend Hall shall have done it already. He has made a drawing of it, which I am told is much superior to Read Heifers But for perpetual motion I think he would have been unmanageable on political subjects-- Read Heifer and his machine has occupied more of his thoughts for the last month. I am dear sir respectfully your most Obt and very humble Servt. Wm H Crawford P.S. As it is probable that we shall act with closed doors I wish you to Consider what I have said in relation to Florida as Confidential. As you have from your Situation, a right to know the prospect of taking possession of that country I shall give you every information in my power, Consistent with the Rules of the Senate W H C