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allowed me by the Secretary of State for
the Colonies as House rent an item rendered unnecessary by assigning
Commandants Quarters.
I am quite aware of
the peculiar nature of the favor I am now asking
and
but I earnestly hope that my long faithful services to the Crown, may induce His Lordship to give my suggestions his consideration, and I feel convinced that it will be found to answer well for public service while it will place me in a position in which I shall make it
my pride to exert my best energy and ability
Shuve the Loner thes
J
P.S. I have thought it right in consideration of my position as Lieutenant Governor of this Colony to transmit this letter through the Colonial Office so that it may be submitted to the previous
perusal of the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Jumble Summut
Maine desford.
Ethuese.
Maytag