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A .M. Goulburn, 26 janvier 1819 {B. M. 201-25, p

2. " Application was made to me as an agent, to endeavour to ascertain Ihe state of some funds which %vere supposed to exist, or, if that should be found impracticable, to discover if Ihey had no relations wbo, when informed of their necessities, would ofTer pecuniary assistance... I was requested to accept bills drawn b v bim to the amount of £ 1 800, at the rate of 200 £ per nionth, and I was also desired to send out occa.'rion ally books, pamphlets and newspapers... Such communications were made to me as enabled me to ascertain that a sum not exceeding 3000 £ would be deposited in my bands, and also to obtain some information which I was directed to procure trusting the state of the funds. » (Lettre indiquée à la note précédente.)

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