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also, if you will remember my application, and use your endeavours to procure me the situation and if so, I trust you, nor the Commissioners acting with you, will ever have the cause to repent of the same.

Wishing you and yours every happiness that this world can afford.

I remain Sir,
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
John Hodgson

[address at bottom left]
Edward Wallace Esq.
Halifax