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Knowledge of Mr. Alexander that he has put forward his very reasonable claim with reluctance, and I am the more induced to recommend his application to your favorable consideration that I am able conscientiously to testify to his energy, his tact, and his general ability.
"At the same time I must take this opportunity of pointing out the many Public Servants whose Official Salaries have been somewhat unwisely reduced, and I must express a hope that general revision of Salaries may soon take place.
I have the honor to be With the highest respect, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's, Most obedient Humble Servant, Maine