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a considerable sum of Money in improvements on the Premises, which of course must revert to me if the Bill is cancel'd. This I should be extremely sorry to be driven to the necessity of doing, because I know it would give great uneasiness to Governor King, as well as myself, to have the Orphans put out of the House after all the trouble he may have had in fixing them in it . As I am going shortly from the Kingdom, and cannot think of going and leaving it uncertain when those Bills will be paid, may I beg your influence in getting this matter settled . Having a large Infant family to support I hope the Treasury will allow me the Interest on the Bills since they became due - this M:r Chinnery had the goodness to tell me he did not doubt but they wou'd comply with .
The enclosed letter, which perhaps contains some information, on the subject of the Iron of New South Wales, is from the Manager of the Iron-Work at Fontly in this County. I have little doubt this Person would be happy to go to New South Wales on this business if any advantage was held out to him. I have the honor to be, Sir, with the greatest respect,
Your most obedient, humble and devoted Servant
W:m Kent.
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