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are answerable for it. Mr Waller I doubt
not, has fully advised you of our agreement
but it is repeated here to prevent any
cavils about the terms of it. The Attorney
general, Mr George Wythe, and Mr Robert Carter
Nicholas it seems you have silenced;
the others of the bar I han't applyed too, &
expect you will not insist that I do: the point
we are contesting, I believe will be thought
plainer then 9/10ths of many differences,
that are settled in a public manner, and
therefore to be explained by every lawyer;
but permit me to suppose our disputes were
intricate, & the truth of them to be explained only
by either of the before named gentlemen, the
question is, would an honest person avail
himself of the like advantage? If you consent
that Mr George Wythe, or either of the two gentlemen
appear for me before the arbitrators, be pleased
to inclose a written permission to Sir Yours &cc

Robert Carter