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I mentiond to those Noblemen, that I had a few observations to lay before them relative to the Cause of some of the Colonial Expences, and that I had venturd a few hints for the reduction of such Expence, and for Correcting the prevailing abuses there -- But on finding much difficulty in obtaining a Sufficient Number of Manuscripts Copys in time, I came to the determination of having a few privately printed and I have now the honor to send you One inclosd. You will allow Sir for its faults when I assure you, that ever since my return, my feelings have been such as not to admit my taking any pains to Correct the rough Copy written at Sea. -- Had I known some time ago, or even Suspected, that my office was wanted for the accomodation of any other [intent?], I shoud have felt no difficulty in resigning it, when such resignation did not Effect my character as an old officer, whose Integrity was never yet doubted, but whilst laboring under the most perplexing difficultys, the want of Support, & the Neglect I experienced from hence, I still had firmness enough to do my duty, to keep the Colony under proper discipline & order, with Justice & Moderation, & to forward its prosperity as far as such Neglect woud allow me, altho' it had no Charms, no allurements for me, but the honor of my appointment & a desire to forward His Majestys Service; I was not to be driven or fright'ned by art full difficultys to abandon my Post.
I shall be truly gratified Sir Joseph if any of my Ideas shall