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which done, the matter would have been settled, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked.

As to the steps to be taken, it had not been the practice here to call upon any but the principal Officers in receipt of public monies to give security, but as soon as the fact of defalcations in the Harbor Master's Department was brought to my notice, I at once ordered all persons receiving such money to enter into the requisite Bonds, as reported to your Grace in my despatch No. 414 of 11th April 1860.

Among these was Mr. Caldwell, who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Bond by the date of the alleged Robbery.

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Of the $2,011 Mr. Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1,131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called upon forthwith to liquidate this outstanding balance.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's

Most Obedient Servant,

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which done, the matter would have been settled, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked.

Among these was Mr. Caldwell, who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Bond by the date of the alleged Robbery.

208

Of the $2,011 Mr. Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1,131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called upon forthwith to liquidate this outstanding balance.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's

Most Obedient Servant,

Kumas

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which done, the matter would have been settled, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked.

Among these was Mr. Caldwell, who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Bond by the date of the alleged Robbery.

208

Of the $2,011 Mr. Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1,131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called upon forthwith to liquidate this outstanding balance.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's

Most Obedient Servant,

Kumas

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which done, the matter would have been settled, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked. As to the steps to be taken, it had not been the practice here to call upon any but the principal Officers in receipt of public monies to give security, but as soon as the fact of defalcations in the Harbor Master's Department was brought to my notice, I at once ordered all persons receiving such money to enter into the requisite Bonds, as reported to your Grace in my despatch No. 414 of 11th April 1860. Among these was Mr. Caldwell, who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Bond by the date of the alleged Robbery. 208 Of the $2,011 Mr. Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1,131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called upon forthwith to liquidate this outstanding balance. I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant, Knead -> should be "Hercules Robinson" most likely, but as per rule 7, it is kept as is: Kumas becomes which done, the matter would have been settled, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked. As to the steps to be taken, it had not been the practice here to call upon any but the principal Officers in receipt of public monies to give security, but as soon as the fact of defalcations in the Harbor Master's Department was brought to my notice, I at once ordered all persons receiving such money to enter into the requisite Bonds, as reported to your Grace in my despatch No. 414 of 11th April 1860. Among these was Mr. Caldwell, who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Bond by the date of the alleged Robbery. 208 Of the $2,011 Mr. Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1,131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called upon forthwith to liquidate this outstanding balance. I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant, Kumas Here is the corrected version in HTML as per the instructions: which done, the matter would have been settled, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked. As to the steps to be taken, it had not been the practice here to call upon any but the principal Officers in receipt of public monies to give security, but as soon as the fact of defalcations in the Harbor Master's Department was brought to my notice, I at once ordered all persons receiving such money to enter into the requisite Bonds, as reported to your Grace in my despatch No. 414 of 11th April 1860. Among these was Mr. Caldwell, who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Bond by the date of the alleged Robbery. 208 Of the $2,011 Mr. Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1,131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called upon forthwith to liquidate this outstanding balance. I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant, Kumas

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which done, the matter would have been- settted, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked. for as to the steps to be taken. It had not been the practice here to call upon any but the principal Officers in receipt of publie monies to give security, but as soon as the fact et was brought to my defalcations in the Harbor notice by the de elwaster's Department, I at once ordered: all persons receiving such money to enter into the requisite Bonds, as reported to - as tyour Grace in my despatch No 414 of 11th April 1860. Among these Mr. baldwell who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Band by the date of the alleged Robbery. 208 Of the $ 2,011 Mr Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1.131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called on- forthwith to liquidate this outstanding - Balance. I have the honor to be, May Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant, Kumas

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which done, the matter would have been- settted, or not done, your Grace's instructions would have been asked.

for as to the steps to

be taken.

It had not been the practice here

to call upon any but the principal Officers

in receipt of publie monies to give security,

but as soon as

the

fact

et was

brought to my

defalcations in the Harbor

notice by the de

elwaster's Department, I at once ordered:

all persons receiving such

money

to enter

into the requisite Bonds, as

reported to -

tyour Grace in my despatch No 414 of

11th April 1860.

Among these

Mr. baldwell

who, however, either through neglect or inability to find sureties, had not completed the Band

by the date of the alleged Robbery.

208

Of the $ 2,011 Mr Caldwell has refunded $880, leaving $1.131, or £235.12.6, still unrecovered. He shall be called on- forthwith to liquidate this outstanding - Balance.

I have the honor to be,

May Lord Duke,

Your Grace's

Most Obedient Servant,

Kumas

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