CO129-019 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [1-4] — Page 100

On the 1th August of the same

e year I was appointed Assistant to the Harbours Master of this Colony, and held for a year the Acting, appointment, during the Harbour Master's absence to England.

also

I have, &c.

(Signed) A. Lena.

Assistant Harbour Master.

I have suffered much in health

le from

Truefopys.

Solonial Secretary.

continual exposure to the pernicious effects of a tropical sun and sudden changes of weather, not only - in the performance of my duties afloat, but to from the hardships I had to suffer on shore, consequent on the early settlement, in this Island, s will be seen by the enclosed Certificate from the Colonial Surgeon, in which he recommends my returning for a time to a more

congenial climate, beneficial to my broken up constitution

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Of course

course it will be

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my duty to

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provide a competent person to perform the

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duties of my Office during my absence; _ and if permitted the favour Fuck, I shall ever "feel most grateful.

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