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better than they would have done, on lands of their own under their own guidance, being fully convinced that they are not a description of people capable of getting a living in this country, without more experience, or some person to direct them - they have large and increasing families one man and woman are very old, two of the other men have been very much out of health for the last winter they are now destitute of provisions, excepting potatoes, which they raised the last season; under those circumstances I wish to know whether it is his Excellencys pleasure that I should continue their supply -
I have the honour to be Sir your most obdnt [obedient] and humble servt [servant]

[signature] Rufus Fairbanks.