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respect of all men or [ladies] of men who are entrusted
with any portion of the executive authority
but trust there is no impropriety in remarking
that to entitle themselves to the [respect]
and confidence of the Public they should restrain
themselves to the temperate and legal exercise
of their legitimate powers.

I have the honour to be
with profound respect
Your Honors
most Humble Servant
Henry H Cogswell

Halifax 12th May 1824

Mr. Cogwells observations
on permission given to
Indians to Occupy his
Land at Pompket.