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This occasion which gives me great concern with any
Recital of my Present State, being as much as formerly
represented, only that the further I advance in years I
experimentally feel the weight of the Groups that
attend them, and therefore as I confide [entirely] in your
friendship I doubt not the continuance of indulgence
[especially] while not in prejudice to the Service, and
please accept of my congratulating Your Excellency
upon the Great and Glorious Successes of His Majesty's
Arms to which at present I shall only add that I am
with great respect.

May it Please Your Excellency
Your Excellency's
Most Obliged and
Most Obedient Humble Servant
W. Sherrff [Signature

PS
The duplicates of the
Effective Lists from August to
the 24th of Oct. being forwarded to
me, I herewith send them to Your
Excellency as I shall the others above
mentioned if I be not disappointed
as afore said.