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Dear Sir Henry,

The Packet Ship arrived on the 19th of June and brought papers to the 16th ult., but before I attempted to reply to the same or to new ones here, I must beg most sincere and grateful thanks for your kind interposition. This letter was a communication intended to be written long before this time; you are in full possession of ample matter to warrant every step which you have so liberally taken, and at the same time I look forward for your decision on those which I have elsewhere taken.

It was only in my last that I began to explain & represented in my last packet the state — I was clinging to the wreck, but you have at once relieved me and I find the whole [work?] righted and supported, and I trust too reassured that we are now prepared to meet all demands. My course is so ably laid down by yourself that only slight doubts and dangers present, and on my part I shall implicitly follow your instructions, chartered with your confidence, steer through the Channel of Reform—

where we are now, we shall have much [difficulty?] for leading — the world seems turned upside down. We have a new Parliament which will meet in August; I hope something will be done to satisfy all parties; from what I hear the slave evidence bill will pass, and two or three months be allowed, but before they go any further they intend to demand compensation in some form.

In regard to your estate [accounts?] I have written Messrs Nelson & Co. concerning the insurance of the 30 hogsheads for London, and the circumstance which occurred led me to request them to correct the insurance on the ship — it will be at varying premiums of £7 per cent. I have written to Mr Bernard on the loss of your last vessel and trust that the account will be settled.

I have again requested remittances to meet the pressing calls, and beg to assure you that every effort shall be made to maintain your interests.

I remain, Dear Sir Henry,

your most obedient & humble servant

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