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course of a [illegible] or two as well as others of our brethern Bishops at last for the summer.

You have heard of the death of brother William. I saw him on my way here. He died of an [affliction?] of his heart. He was a good man, a quiet, honest, Christian gentlemen & I have no doubt was good to the end.

Will you give my best to W. Rayner & say to him I would take it as a favor if he would send me a receipt for working a compost bed such as he makes in N.C. I want it to make such