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          <p corresp='TTP35096096P0' xml:id='OTP35096096P0'>having at the time an idea of leaving the State. I can give the best of references if required -- the Secretary of State Knows me well. Mr. D C Wickliffe. I would be pleased to hear from you at your conveniance with all respect I remain
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