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but I have watched his conduct as a public officer during his adminis- 

 tration and I solemnly declare that there could not have been a person 

 selected who could have more indefatigably exerted himself to promote 

 the best interest of the Province than he has done — And as such he has 

 a just claim to the respect and gratitude of every honest man and well 

 wisher to the well doing of Upper Canada. 



These incendiaries opened their campaign judiciously by having 

 their first field day in Malahide where their greatest strength prevails, 

 where 1 am told the old Schoharie line turned out in full force, liaving 

 a Yankey deserter for their drill sergeant, and a long sprout from a 

 U. E. for their flag staff — there can be no doubt tliat they went through 

 their manoeuvres of that day with entire satisfaction to themselves, and 

 that they did not disperse until they had devoutly chaunted their pa- 

 triotic hymn which they used to sing during the late War after every 

 little advantage the enemy obtained — 1 do not recollect the words of 

 the Hymn, but the conclusion of the chorus after each verse was imrra 

 for the new State — jNow these diabolical wretches were total strangers 

 when they came into this Province and in every sense of the law as much 

 foreigners as turks would be that came into any part of the British 

 dominions — nevertheless they were received with every kindness, and as 

 much favor conferred on them as could be on British born Subjects — 

 and now that they have acquired wealth independence and valuable 

 estates they (sheet missing) Party So that whenever any of you hear any 

 scoundrel utter treasons or endeavour to excite rebellion by act or deed 

 that you will give him a keepsake that he will recollect during his life — 

 This day I hope may be kept in remembrance by you all as a day of 

 salvation and mercy, and that you will implant it in the hearts of your 

 children and to the latest posterity as a day of examination of your 

 actions for the past year so that ail corruption may be cast out. 



Now God of his infinite goodness and mercy bless and preserve all 

 you that are true British subjects and keep your hearts aud minds un 

 tainted by sedition or corruption. 



John Harris to Colonel Burwell. 



Woodlawn 35th 'April, 1832. 

 Dear Sir : 



The following is a statement of the Monies I paid Colonel Talbot 

 for Aldbrough & Dumwich. 



Aldbrough E £. GO— 0—0 , 



Amount for Dumwich . . £. 31 — — 



l£. 91— ( 



