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necessary
resign.
to call on him to
and I
2. This he has done, and
have appointed Mr James Baker who
is well recommended, and apparently of a class much superior to Mr Williamson's, to
the duties thus
assume
relinquished.
I am given to understand that application has been made to your Lordship to fill the appointment by a trained officer from Home (see: Despatches above quoted).
4.
As there
was
nothing
against W. Williamson's moral
character, I have directed that though leaving on the 10th proximo, he shall receive his Salary ($100) for the month of September.
I trust your
5.
Lordship will
approve of the steps in this matter.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Lordship's
most obedient Servant
W. T. Mercer