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lateritiam accepisset,” we are so forcibly re-minded of the taste and munificence of ourpresent Sovereign, that we look forwardwith the highest expectations to the future,while we reflect with gratitude on thepast.

With a deep sense of the obligationyour Majesty has conferred, by allowingme to present this to your notice, and themost sincere prayer, that, in a long conti-nuance of your happy reign, the Nationmay receive the fulfilment of its wishes, Ihave the honour to declare myself, withevery respect,

YOUR MAJESTY’SMOST DUTIFUL AND FAITHFUL

SUBJECT AND SERVANT,

JOSEPH GWILT.