and his health has suffered considerably.
3.
I have appointed subject to your-
Grace's approval Mr. Robert M... Murds, a
(master in the Mercantile Marine and
one of the Government Marine Surveyors,
to perform
absence,
or
Mr Thomsell's duties during
until
further notice,
I have the honor to be.
May
Lord Duke,
Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant,
his
Sin & Roper...
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the I think
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bratend It preupay.
should made it for
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mouths
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