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  JW King Murphey NC, 
Secretary War has not decided Cherokee claims, may do so in a few days   
The sang [ginseng]  has been recived [received]  if  [unclear text: Posey ]  has managed well in others thing will give him a chance for himself The scarcity of money makes it important I should get possession of my private funds. then could loan to the stores, and wait until it was collected & stay at home until I return I will then stay and let you take a trip,   
  
yours & c [et cetera]    
[Signed]  WHT [William Holland Thomas]