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investigated here than by the appointment of a single individual to proceed to the Island. Should the appointment of Mr Townsend be made with the intention of an enquiry into any matter which may involve the Commissioners or should any charges have been preferred against them; they respectfully solicit His Excellency the Lieut Governor would be pleased to direct Copies of the Same to be transmitted to them, in order that they may vindicate their character from any imputations cast upon them.

We have the honor to be
Sir
Your Most Obt
Humble Servants

[signatures]
Ed. Wallace
E. Cunard
J.P. Miller
Commissioners of Sable Island