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Thinks that Col[onel] Aspinwell will be able to explain with Mr. Brawford what happened between him [WM] and General Dearborn; is glad he has been welcomed by the people of Boston, Massachusetts; asks if he called the late President [?] at Quincy; has always tried to be delicate in matters concerning his competitions in trade; is unhappy that the friends of 17 got an unfavorable impression of him [WM]; regrets that he did not have an interview with 17's brother; although what he said to Lewis Nichels was fair, but wishes hee hadn't said it; as to [?], he knows that they do not want to do that to anyone; does not want him to give encouragement to anyone about it; they are at a loss about what to say to Mr. P. after what he said; he and Mr. L[atham] also regret that he told confidential things to "that cautious friend of ours", is very satisfied with his zeal and hard work and is pleased with the results; is he is sucessful, they may have to increase their establishment in Charleston, South Carolina, 3pp. ALS Bears N, Starting date of receipt of letter, 14 January 1820 Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.