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the prosperity of New South Wales, having been employ'd in its concerns more than twelve years, and in which period performed the most extensive voyages: those voyages I trust have contributed greatly in bringing that beautiful country to its present flourishing state.
As my services are no longer required in that part of the world in the line of my profession, I should be happy in making myself useful in any other way, and would with pleasure accept an appointment at Sydney as an Assistant to the Governor: my local knowledge I presume would be of use. In the present extended, and extending, state of the settlement it is impossible for the Governor to attend to all the various concerns himself: the want of assistance has been ever spoke of, and the Governors heretofore have been under the necessity of requesting various Officers to assist, and for such extra duty have made considerable allowances. Such an