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I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the instant; and in reply to inform you that it affords me great pleasure this publicly to testify to the confidence I have in you.

During the period I was able to spend with you, particularly during my residence here, I had the opportunity to observe your faithful and diligent service.

I have known you for about five years, and previously to that when you held other positions that necessarily brought you to my notice.

In my capacity as Lieutenant Governor of this Colony for 15 months, and previously in other positions, I have had the pleasure of observing your work.

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I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the instant; and in reply to inform you that it affords me great pleasure this publicly to testify to the confidence I have in you.

During the period I was able to spend with you, particularly during my residence here, I had the opportunity to observe your faithful and diligent service.

I have known you for about five years, and previously to that when you held other positions that necessarily brought you to my notice.

In my capacity as Lieutenant Governor of this Colony for 15 months, and previously in other positions, I have had the pleasure of observing your work.

The final answer is:

I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the instant; and in reply to inform you that it affords me great pleasure this publicly to testify to the confidence I have in you.

During the period I was able to spend with you, particularly during my residence here, I had the opportunity to observe your faithful and diligent service.

I have known you for about five years, and previously to that when you held other positions that necessarily brought you to my notice.

In my capacity as Lieutenant Governor of this Colony for 15 months, and previously in other positions, I have had the pleasure of observing your work.