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turn the latons of the convict, it is most unlikely that a officer could be selected
The duty
Who this country could be qualified to render such services desired.
au Sis William Harcourt-Venables it is worth consideration that before reporting officers from England, & their qualifications for the post cannot be appreciated beforehand, an attempt should be made to find a suitable person
among the soldiers in Garrison, or sailors of the Fleet, or among the sailors of merchant vessels erecting the port.
Your Obedient Servant
Godfrey Lushington