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prove every word I now write beyond the power of contradiction; but if time was afforded for such a detail, I could not think of occupying one moment more of your time whilst you are engaged in your present duties, than barely by a short statement of facts to endeavour to satisfy you that the representations you have received are essentially untrue; and that when sanctioned by the high authority of your name, are calculated to produce injustice to myself: a thing which I am confident you can have no motive to desire, and will not suffer. I rely upon the candor & independence of your own character as my appology for the freedom of expression in which I have indulged in this letter & I am confidant you will make considerable allowance for the state of my feelings at this moment, by what your own would be under such a load of calumny and distraction. As to my having used my influence to prevent the friendly Indians from joining Gen'l Gaines in the Service, I pray you Sir, to dismiss from your