to receiving Your Lordship's instructions on subject and of this Mr Sterling has been duly informed.
As I can have no possible knowledge of Mr Sterling's official character and attainments, I thought it proper to place his letter in the hands of Sir John Davis, and I enclose for your Lordship's consideration a letter from that gentleman to me, with a Copy of a letter from Mr Sterling, and the address thereon.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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