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the date of your letter, I suggested the propriety of suffering the Executive duties to be devolved upon the President of the Senate. Should your other doubts be removed I still think this course would not be unacceptable to the State. I understand that Fort Hawkins is only 36 miles from the Agency. By purchasing a seat upon the Oakmulgee you could ride with ease from one place to the other in a day. But I am improperly obtruding upon your considerations which have no doubt been duly weighed. The President will be highly gratified should you find it convenient to change your decision, & I assure you my dear sir, that I shall be