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and it frequently, from the very nature of this proceeding, utterly fails in the desired object.
I may conclude by saying it afforded much pleasure to see that so ample an apology had been made to Sir Thomas Cochrane to whom, and also to the Lords of the Admiralty I will beg your Excellency to oblige me by forwarding a copy of this letter
(signed) Henry Pottinger
True copy
Michaud Woosnam
My Ford, Government House
Story King 13th June 1841
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I had yesterday an opportunity of speaking to Major Aldrich, and find that that Officer will not require the services of Captain Edwards and Lieut. Lloyd in prosecution of the Survey of this Island. Those Officers may therefore be considered as returned to their former duties agreeable to my letter No.198 of the 10th Ultimo to Your Lordship's address.
Major Aldrich will employ De Havilland and Lieutenant Färgent in the Survey
The Lord Saltoun K.C.B. &c. &c. &c.
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