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in obtaining information as to how many of the articles will be required for distribution and who ought to get them as it would be a pity that those of them who are unsteady and indolent and who would immediately dispose of their supply for liquor or something useless should not be distinguished to some extent from the deserving - Upon these points I confess myself wholly unable to give you information but if I might be permitted to suggest one that could, I would beg to direct you to either John Olding Esq. Merigomish, or Angus McDonald Esq. Merigomish-- they are both magistrates (the latter was appointed among the recent batch) and live near the Island on which the Indians are settled -- perhaps Mr. McDonald would be the better of the two as he lives the nearer to the Island. but either of them would be competent for the purpose. If you are successful in accomplishing anything for the amelioration of these poor children of the Forest you will at least