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under which English interests are suffering in this part of then a I have not deemed it my duty as & subject of the Queen to place my own interests in the seale & compare them with what Sam. sold
is the public good of the Colony. Twish however Sir to remind you most respectfully that I do not withdraw what I hope I may not be deemed too bold in calling my claims to the office of Attorney General for this Colony whenever. a vacancy may occur in such office.
Should a vacancy occur before Mr Mercer's return I will fulfill the duties rether of Attorney General or of Colonial Secretary as may be deemed
most convement by the fovernment.
but I do hope that
my
tenure
of one office in order to reheve the authonhis here from a temporary difficulty may not in any way prove itself an obstacle to my obtaining the object of my ambition in the legitimate sphere of My profession.
another
I have the honor to be
Si
Your most obedient Servant
M. S. Budges
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