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which we almost as relatively felt as if we were an integral part of that Republic, necessarily prevented the procuration of a loan and thereby attaining public credit, which appears to be considered dependant upon a loan. The necessary issue of treasury bills for payment of increased demands upon the Government (whose ex- pences are for a time compelled to enlarge-) as well I presume of arrearages due- a matter condemned by mariy unthinking pers01l_S was alike unavoidable under the enactments of Congress and and [sic] the faith to be maintained to those who were just claimants, for were the Government to refuse payment of debt in that currency which it has a character similar to that of "a man who will not settle" would be justly applied, and a greater injury to our good name be conse- quent than could possibly result for the issue of the money- But of these facts the whole community are becoming advised-and no longer condemn that which they understand-So also with regard to th{] "Indian affairs" Delays and diffulties attendant bringing them to a crisis- the policy which was first pursued and the successfull issue demonstrate convincingly- In the Choice of a cabinet and the aid of the vice president you are fortunate. the Estimable vice president I was proud to know, was in that indian fight. that also was demon- stration that we possess in the heads of government men skillful in the field and in counsel suited to .all the circumstances and exigency of our situations- In thus expressing my private feelings to you my Dear Sir Do not attribute to me any disposition to make merit or consideration for myself they are my pure and free and frank feelings and which it is a pleasure to me to convey- because I feel them- In our immediate neighbourhood in our political feeling we are the same as we were at the "Election" presidential- And as our own :Member Col Bennett-a cha[n]ge of opinion as decided as I trust it will be usefull- to this change in the Cols sentiments I do not take i much merit, it is his own better judgement which is honest and has led him coolly [sic] to obse[r] ve examine and compare the policy & acts of the administration &c- resulting not only in approval but of 1 much warmth of feeling. in Col B this session you will find a fine and steady support from principle and observation- With much re- giet I learned that there was perhaps a want of that cordiality during the last session which is so necessary to usefullness-and which grew out of remarks made in the momentary excitement of casual conversa- tion- and not of ill feeling or ill-will; and which were probably, in fact I know, regretted in the same hour- I allude to some conversa- tion between Col Bennett and some other gentleman which occurred at this place more than a year ago- &c The benefits and advantages , to the country at home and in character, abroad- of a good under- standing between yourself and every member of congress are too well known to your own enlightened mind for me to discant upon them still respect for ourselves does at times require that the marks and bounds between individuals be set and placed no matter almost their relative position [sic] One only- cause why those marks & bounds should not be placed is our regard for the Common weal- it is thence particularly agreeable that no personal sacrifice is required and I sin- cerely hope that you will extend to Col Bennett and receive from him
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