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From Roger Seward at Wareham to [William Seward]. 'Reading Saturday’s paper, the noble and generous designs, you are entering upon, I could not avoid being guilty of this impertinence, and am only sorry my present abilities are not adequate to my inclinations, then Sir, I would be a more important benefactor to your charitable undertakings.' He does however wish William prosperity in his plans. ‘If ever I live to know the date of your return from Georgia, that day shall be annually celebrated as a festival...