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usefully availed of in that capacity, whilst those of Mr. Wilson, the Surveyor General, were entirely wanted for his Department; I selected Mr. Edward Smith,
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holding the highest Office next to these Gentlemen and also as being by his abilities and business aptitude better qualified than either for the execution of duties
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This was at least the arrangement which I could make under the very embarrassing circumstances in which I found myself, and I trust Your Grace will approve the appointments.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke, Your Grace's most obedient & humble servant,
George MacDonnell Governor.