Special instructions to the contrary, it will of course be my duty to follow them.
I have previously had occasion to mention to Your Lordship the readiness with which this Colony is prepared to do what is considered necessary for its efficient defence, and for the maintenance and comfort of such troops as may be quartered here, but I venture to say that the making of claims like the question does not tend to increase the goodwill and willingness of this community towards complying with what may even be considered as reasonable demands on the part of the Military Authorities.
6. As to re-opening all the accounts referred to, it will...
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