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Washington City April 20th 1830 Dear Sir,
I had the pleasure a few days since of receiving your favour [favor] of the 9th instant, and was not a little astonished to hear that you had recd [received] only two letters from me during the present session, for I have written you more than twice that number. I regret, exceedingly, the unfortunate misunderstanding which has taken place between the Ramsey's and their connections, and Mr [Mister]. Churchwell. I am unable from your account of the matter to see, why any unpleasant feelings should have been felt on the occasion in the first instance- I apprehend it is as you conjecture, for future opperations [operations]. I can give you but little information of a political character, that is new. The white cause is every day gaining ground, and will continue to do so I hope until he shall reach the presidency. It is well for you and the nation to know that the present elections in virginia are no teste [test] as to the presidential election- The question now is in Virginia the right of instruction- It is not probable that congress will adjourn before the middle of June, indeed it cannot and do the business of the country, which it is absolutely necessary to be done-
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In a political point of view, I am of opinion that the country is not injured by congress remaining yet a little longer in session, and have the corrupt actings and doings of the governed probed to the bottom-Our cause, I mean the cause of the country, will lose nothing by investigation.- I have heard of William Park and the Young Ladies being at Philadelphia - It is expected they will return this way-Judge Whits & lady are in good health and spirits-my respects to Mrs [Misses] Park and family- will thank you for a line at any time- I am with great respect your friend & obt [obedient] Srvt [Servant]Luke Lea [added: James Park Esqr. [Esquire] P.S. The Senate have not yet acted on the Cherokee Treaty-what its decision will be no one can tell as all their proceedings remain yet a secret- L.L.]
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Free, Luke Lea James Park Enqr. Knoxville East Tennessee
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