and this Inow most respectfully and rarnestly beg to do..
no return for
was
Dr. Morrison during his life indefatigable in the performance of his Anties, not only to the Rich but also to the Poor, the latter of whom could make him
his attendance on them, and Consequence is that he has left a Widow and four Children Entirely unprovided for, indeed I may add that but for the aid of her Family in England, she would have been unable to find her
way home, to
the
secure which she was necessitated to
remain here for 4 husband's decease.
months
after her
To shew the Kind disposition of the late Dr. Morrison to all classes of the
Community, Iwould invite your
Grace's
attention to my Despatch "separate" of 26th September, 1851. and the reply thereto
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of the 29th hovember following from which it will be seen that in consideration of the gratuitous and friendly assistance afforded to the French Catholic Clergy, and Sisters of Charity by Mr Morrison", "the Mimister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic would be disposed to recommend to the President to confer the decoration of the Legion of Honour upon Dr Morrison, if the Encens Government would permit him to accept that distinction".
In conclusion Iwould beg to
inform Your Grace that 56 of the Protectant Inhabitants of this place have also subscribed to greet a mounment to his memory.-
I have the honor to be,
With the highest pespect, My Lord Duke,
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