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I therefore request your authority to allow
the amount to remain as an advance from the Trade Loan without interest until the political situation is clearer. If conditions improva I hope the sum will be repaid; but should it never be repaid I trust that the profits on the Trade Loan account, when the accounts are finally settled will be more than sufficient to cover the loss.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
Governor,&c..