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Donally, of the navy, and a Dr. Rolls, a very Gentlemanly young man, 

 who practiced in Old London for some years. 



I think it very doubtful if Mercer and Wilson will settle, they ap- 

 pear so difficult. Pray contrive to let me hear from you soon & often 

 &• say as much to the Chief with my kind regards, as also Mrs. Robinson, 

 adieu. 



Very Sincerely yrs, 



Thomas Talbot. 

 (From the Crown Lands Department). 



Talbot to Hon. Peter Robinson. 

 Private 

 The Honourable 



Peter Robinson, C.C.L. 



<^-c. &c. &c. 



York. 



Port Talbot, Monday, 16th July. 

 My Dear Robinson : — 



Those Scotchmen, Galbraith, St. Clair, Graham and Curry, are 

 with me, to enquire if you had written to me about them. They are 

 the men who were here whilst you were with me, and you took a Memm. 

 of their case — that is, that they went by mistake on \vrong lots in Ekfrid, 

 and the poor fellows are most anxious to hear how the matter will be 

 settled. 1 have not a moment to say more as the Post Boy wants to be 

 off. I hope to hear that the Chief's youngest child is recovered. I am 

 sorry to add that the Cholera increases. 3 deaths in London, some at 

 Port Stanley and St. Thomas. God preserve you. Ever sincerely yrs. 



Thomas Talbot. 

 (From the Crown Lands Department). 



Talbot to Hon. Peter Robinson. 

 Private 



Port Talbot, July 23, 1832. 

 My Dear Robinson : — 



I have this moment received a letter from my nephew, Capt. Airy, 

 telling me that he has been very dangerously ill, supposed cholera, and 

 is ordered to Engd for the benefit of his health, therefore if vou should 

 not have sent off his dng may keep him for me until I visit York. I 



