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In the calm review, which I often take,
of the affairs of my country, I am led to weigh some of those
characters, with whom I was connected. Believe me, that I feel
reason to acknowledge my obligations to you. Were it not, that
I am hurried to revise my notes for the first argument, to which
I have been summoned since my arrival here, I would indulge
my temper in dilating a little upon the biography of our
own state. But I must defer this to a future opportunity;
having no time now to devote to speculation. Let me beg
you to say to me how the necessity stands for your own
and Carter's money. I have a well-grounded belief, that
I can wipe off those scores by some resources here. But it
will be a great relief to me to be spared, as long as you
can; tho' you may be assured, that you shall not
undergo a moments' inconvenience for your advances.

Business here is not very valuable;
and as yet I can discover no certainty of being em-
ployed in more than the capital causes. However I have
received about 100£ , and in spite of your presages, we have
learnt strict oeconomy.

Edmund
Randolph
Oct 7, 1790

Paid

The honble
Henry Tazewell esqr
Williamsburg
Virginia

Post: paid