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and only wished that his name might not be mentioned.
Captain Kemp came to me one day while at dinner with Mr. Bevan and other Gentlemen to take me out in his chaise to Major Johnston's seat. I went with him and found the Major at home and after being there a little time they took a walk in the Garden, and were there for some time. Captain Kemp and myself returned to Sydney, and he informed me that he had been talking with the Major respecting my Spirits, and said that the Major had given his permission, but wished that his name might not be brought in Question.
I have since that been repeatedly called on by the Gentlemen Officers to undertake the business and I have as repeatedly denied them. Lieutenant Lawson now the Lieutenant Governor's Aid de Camp came on board the Ship just after her arrival solely for that purpose, saying it could be done with the greatest safety, and every thing he could possible say to carry it into effect, but my answer was no, for I had no such intention, and in that manner I have been continually harrassed by these Gentleman Officers and Men employed under them to undertake the smuggling of Spirits; the temptation offered