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reaching his Widow

2.. I have now the honor to transmit Mr Alexanders' Suefort and bey to add in explanation that the circumstances of the

case arose during Mr Alexanders absence on leave, when Mr. Mason. was acting Stegistrar.

3.

As that officer will

probably be in England

ere

this despatch reaches your Grace I would suggest reference to him. His long and severe

illness may

account for

the confusion which has

occurred.

I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's most oberent

humble Servant,

Richie Frans Men Cornel

Governor.