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I believe the facts stated in this written petition [are] true I recommend the [prayer] of it [for] the favourable consideration of His Excellency [the] Lieut Governor.
Tho [Hitchins]
13 February 1840. -

Petition of
Charles Glode / [AmerIndian]
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[illegible] for a grant of
the lands on which he has
[been] several years settled
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Recd - 18thr Feby 1840
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In [Council] 22 Feby 1840
Approved for a [Ful]
Grant
[illegible]

[illegible] [illegible] 2. March 1840

The Petitioner received a licence of occupation from me under the authority of the [Lt.] Governor in 1831 of the Lot referred to. but I should be afraid if a Grant [illegible] to him that some designing person might induce him to part with it for a small compensation and I think the lot should either be granted in Trust or Licenced under the hand of the [Lt.] Governor
Department of Crown Lands
25th. February 1840
John Spry Morris
Govr. [illegible] [illegible]
[illegible] [illegible]