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we are all well on the Island and through the means of your generous supply I hope we shall do well enough for the Winter, whilst I remain Sir your much Oblig. Humble Servant

Edward Hodgson

PS I have to beg of you sir that you will obtain Permission for me to come off in the Spring for a short time only as a number of Reasons renders it very necessary for me and as William Framington gives notice of his leaving the Island in the Spring you will be so good as to send a good man in his room and oblige yours

Edward Hodgson