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early to the benefits arising from the plan for bettering your condition; That you have got the start of the other Towns should not be a subject of complaint on their part, but a stimulous, as they now see your prosperity from the experiment among yourselves. When they complain, tell them come on, you are a head of them now, but to double their diligence and they may overtake you. 14 August L. unclear 14 Augt. 1801. I wrote on the 7th. to inform you of any arrival here on the 4h of this month -- I am now recovered from my late indisposition and able to attend to the duties of my mission. A waggon arrived here yesterday with some public stores for the Commissioners. We have received no accounts to be relied on respecting my colleagues -- I have the honor &c Benjn Hawkins -- left bottom, addressee: The Honble The Secy of War