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reaching his Widow
2.. I have now the honor to transmit Mr Alexanders' Suefort and bey to add in explanation that the circumstances of the
case arose during Mr Alexanders absence on leave, when Mr. Mason. was acting Stegistrar.
3.
As that officer will
probably be in England
ere
this despatch reaches your Grace I would suggest reference to him. His long and severe
illness may
account for
the confusion which has
occurred.
I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most oberent
humble Servant,
Richie Frans Men Cornel
Governor.