On the 1th August of the same
e year I was appointed Assistant to the Harbours Master of this Colony, and held for a year the Acting, appointment, during the Harbour Master's absence to England.
also
I have, &c.
(Signed) A. Lena.
Assistant Harbour Master.
I have suffered much in health
le from
Truefopys.
Solonial Secretary.
continual exposure to the pernicious effects of a tropical sun and sudden changes of weather, not only - in the performance of my duties afloat, but to from the hardships I had to suffer on shore, consequent on the early settlement, in this Island, s will be seen by the enclosed Certificate from the Colonial Surgeon, in which he recommends my returning for a time to a more
congenial climate, beneficial to my broken up constitution
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Of course
course it will be
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my duty to
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provide a competent person to perform the
as
duties of my Office during my absence; _ and if permitted the favour Fuck, I shall ever "feel most grateful.
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