Washington City June 28th 1839

Mr H. P. King
Indian Town
Sir

your letter of the 17th Instant was received on the 24th and its contents have been noticed you seem to think the statemins [statements] in my last communication in relation to the money loaned Mr Cuninghaman impeachment of your integrity which was not intended nor does the letter warrant any such construction nor did I in any way impeach the integrity of Mr. Brysonthe light in which I viewed it from the first was that it was an an act of imprudence in transcending the authority of a clerk to loan money without the consent of the of the principle or his knowledge not warrantable under any circumstances yet there had been no rule adopted consequently none violated. I considered it excusable but had integrity been involved the case would have been different confidence in a clerks integrity Once destroyed never can be restored. I would be sorry to think I would form such [deleted: [illegible]] opinion respecting any person in my employment. your statement respecting the money I have no doubt is correct I have viewed a similar statement of Mr. Bryson, and after reflecting upon the frank acknowledgment you had both made concluded if on my return I found no other occasion of dissatisfaction to pass it by unnoticed. I am aware that to err is what are liable to but heretofore having believed you regarded my interest as identified with your own was unwilling to believe you guilty of any act which duty to you as well as myself compelled me to disapprove In future I hope to have no occasion to express my disapprobation which is by no means pleasant to me nor agreeable to my desire. When I employ young men I dont only look to the expiration of their term of service but to the station they are preparing to fill afterwards and I have ever been pleased to advance

the interest of such as by their conduct I considered worthy of confidence The ginsang [ginseng] business manage as previously instructed price thereof will be furnished by Mr Fisherbe particularly careful in weighing &c [et cetera] In relation to the saw mill I dont want it built until my return. If J W Kinghas his lumber ready at Fort Butlerhe will be needed there I will write him on the subject The business of the cherokeearising under the cherokeetreaty of 1835 is now under going an examination by Mr CrawfordCommissioner of Indian Affairs what time the business will be completed is at present uncertain it is probable the part in which I am interested as agent will be disposed of in next month until that is done I can not leave here but will leave immediately afterwards. the importance of my business here taking into consideration the large amount involved make it important that I should remain until the important questions are disposed of -- I am therefore unable to state when I can return, say to Mother I am in good health and not so much exposed as when at home, and that I will return as soon as I can consistent with the propriety of leaving my business here, and my desire is that she give herself no uneasiness respecting me. have read to the Indians the communication addressed to them, give my respects to inquiring friends

yours &c. [et cetera]
[Signed] WHT [William Holland Thomas]

H.P. King
Indian Town