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which copies are enclosed, in
his letter to
myself.
unanimously attest his activity -utility and distinguished gallanty in Camp and field As a Civilian both Sir Henry Pottinger and Swe ohne Lavis have spoken, in the highest terms of his zeal, and efficiency and I can but repeat the assurance which I have
already had the honor to convey to your Lordship of my perfect concur my. predecessors to their good opinion _ Ar - for long not only the
currence with
was
as in his title
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principal but the only executive. Officer in this Colony which at the time of its fort etablishment was the resort of novit.
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indifferent populations, composed,
of all cartsen mate
Ceastern nations, and the
order, and security of the Colony
was without doubt due to his
intance with Acenters, his acquaintan
Asiaties,
perfest kunstidys of the Hindustanis language.
and
the personale activity which had procured him honorables profession
notice in his
owni
It is but just to add that had he followed the fortune. of her Regiment he would