Considerable ability and active habits.
There is no doubt that his experience of Colonial work here has considerably increased the value of his services, and, although I think his application premature, it will always afford me much personal pleasure to hear of his finding suitable employment.
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I have the honor to be,
Your Lordship's
Most obedient Servant,
Richard Graves MacDonnell
Governor.
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