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the gentlemen collectively and individually, my most 

 grateful thanks, for their polite attentions, not only in the 

 instance at present alluded to, but uniformly and constant- 

 ly whilst their Capitol adjoined my domain. To you my 

 dear Governor, I am indebted, for the handsome and 

 friendly manner in which you have conveyed to me such a 

 pleasing and unmerited tribute, and I must request you 

 to tender to all, my grateful acknowledgments, and to re- 

 ceive the same yourself, for the kind aft'ections of an old 

 friend exhibited in your letter, which I reciprocate most 

 truly. 



The distinguished honor conferred on me, by the 

 unanimous vote constituting me an honorary member of 

 your friendly Society, I gratefully estimate, and shall 

 with pleasure, occasionally avail myself of the privilege 

 thus granted, by meeting you at your new Capitol, and 

 participating in those innocent and highly relished enjoy- 

 ments which have always characterised the Governor and 

 State in Schuylkill. 



In diplomatic language, and probably with more sin- 

 cerity, I beg you ray dear Governor, to accept the tenders 

 of my high consideration, for I truly am 



Your sincere and obliged Friend, 



RICHARD RUNDLE. 



The Baronial title and dignity expired with Mr. Run- 

 die. 



