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unpopularity of the governor, and his consequent determination to withdraw from public service at the expiration of his present term, furnishes the means of striking this blow, provided we can repel the danger with which we are threatened in November next. What do you think of placing one of the gentlemen in or about Augusta in nomination for the office of Governor in Nov 1819 in opposition to the standing candidate? Of course it must be that one who will carry most influence with him in the election, and withdraw the greatest number of votes from his opponent. Who the person will be you can determine with perfect ease. When at leisure I will thank you for your ideas upon the subject. You will perceive that it is a choice of evils that I am contemplating. It is what is practicable, and not what ought in the