588
been for
to many years, and in November 1836 I had the honor
of being offered the appointment which I now hold, and to which I am solely dependent for the support of my large family, which I am with difficulty. enabled to do, depriving them of many comforts in order to keep out of debt_ had I been in the habit of receiving money from Chinese during the many years I have been in the
service,
as I have
Colonial
معمر
unjustly and falsely been
accused of, I should
I should now be
in a
eny
position to afford family such comforts as I
compelled to deprive them and to provide for them in
death..
ense
of my
I beg to attach a
letter
from the offg: Colonial Secretary
dated 29th June 1837 after I had performed the duties of 4 Superintendent of Volice for
15 months.
I trust the above particulars penned from memory, will prove to Ibis Excellency that my services have been useful to the Colony and that I have always done my duty faithful and zealous servant
of the Government. ___
I have the honor to be
Your
Sir,
ax a
most obedient serot
(Signed) DD. R. Caldwell
"naps
Irne copy.