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from stating that I somewhat hesitate in recommending for Your Lordship's favourable consideration the application that has been made.
To afford any substantial relief to the four children still young, as well as to others who are apparently in a condition of much want, a considerable sum would be required, and if the Council were asked to vote any money it would be practically useless to recommend other than a substantial amount.
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It is in my opinion very questionable whether such an appeal is not one rather for voluntary assistance than one justifying a demand upon the tax payers of a country.
Personally, I should be but too glad to take any step which might lead to the alleviation of their condition.