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& referring to the duties performd by Griffith.

2. a Ltr from Griffith explaining those Duties, but the Truth of which Mr. Griffith did not choose to prove.

The Complainant relies 1. On the ltr of Mr. Hay, acquainting him with his appointmt
The Complainant cannot succeed but by the strength of his own Bible, & if he cannot shew a title, then Whether Deft is entitled to keep the profits, is a question proper only betw him & the Govt.

As to the first head Can it be believed that among those duties, Complant thot hims entitled to the emplymt in question, when he tamely submitted during 9 mos to be deprived of it.
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