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<u>N.B.</u> We will take steps in due time in relation to a Dft of $6000; which we learn of late has been demanded of you on account of this Emigration; and of which the <u>Present Contractors </u> had no knowledge whatever at the time of purchasing of Mssrs Peebls and Robinson.

The Present Contractors agreed to permit them to retain the sum of $15,000; with int: on account of advances they alldged to have made on the purchase of this contract of Mssr Dowling & others;

But we protest against any larger amt being withheld from the $55,000; (agreed to be paid for the Execution of this contract) by Mssrs Peebles or Robinson, or others; they agreed to retain this amt, & no more, and released to us all their interest in said contract, (as you will see by reference to the copies thereof furnished you); nor did the Contract [illeg] authorize the payment of money, or <u>acceptance</u>s of drafts by the Government, <u>until</u> <u>after</u> the delivery of the Indians!

The suspicions and illegal "acceptances" of Capt. jack Tyler & Co. we trust will not be suffered to prejudice the labour & risk of men who are working hard to fulfill a contract & carry out the wishes of the Government.