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Steedman it he

was incapacitated

by ill health from recuming his duties before the ordinary term of leave had

cxpecially so as M. Steedmen

ispired,

is a

uune

Clergyman very highly respected

in the Colony by all sections of Community.

11.

the

I must add that one charlain

has heretofore always fulfilled the duties

the Colonial Chaplaincy to the intisfaction of the local Government and the public, and, if not unnecessarily interfered with, will, I think, be found

sufficient. In the departure of M=

一

Steedman, Mc Carroll, in addition

to the Maties of Military Chaplain, had

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to perform those of the Colonial Chaplain alte,

lune

and undoubtedly was called on to do wore oute than he could convenientü richarge.

I certainly, therefore, when I heard of the Bishop's departure for the north, was

surprised at his quitting the Colow, when,

acenting to his own

shewing, he well

Knew that his presence to take a share in the church and other Services was so

urgently required. but your Grace with be aware I have no control over his Lordship's movements

I have the hour to ben, With the highest reepeet, My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's,

Most Bredient Amble Servant,

BM Lave

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