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Luitenant Pedder R. N.
Harbour Master.
Victoria 8th November, 1843.
Sir,
In reply to your letter No 135 of the 18th Ultimo I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you, that it is not a part of your duty to interfere in the cases of "Distressed British subjects" unless such be seamen. With regard to the particular case of James Lester, which forms the subject of your letter now under reply, His Excellency desires you to refer that person to Colonel Campbell, as he is at a loss for a reason why the Commanding Officer of the 98 Regiment should refer to the Civil Authorities, for a passage to England, a soldier dismissed from the Regiment under his own Command.
I have …
Signed / Richard Wossnam
Sir,
Victoria, November 11th, 1843.
I am directed by His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter of the 18th Instant regarding the Marine Lot, which had come into the hands of Messrs. Bates and Meux deceased.
I am in reply directed to inform You that there is no objection to your advertising and selling by public Auction the lot in question on the understanding that the Purchaser is to stand in the light of the late Incumbents, and to be answerable to Her Majesty's Government for all arrears of Rent since the day this Island became a British Colony.
I have …
(Signed) Richard. Woosnam.