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Hughing Jew 24 1842
I acknowledge your letter of the 3. Inst and am directed by His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger to inform you that he is ready to sanction any arrangement you may think necessary to make for the reception of the women and children of the ... regiment.
His Excellency desires me to add that he hopes all the Barracks for the accommodation of the Troops that are to remain here are in a forward state, although all permanent works not required for the military occupation of the Island are to be suspended, the Government have expressly directed that everything is to be done regarding the health and comfort of the Troops and the ...