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of their services or their sufferings ; their merit, as well as 

 their misfortunes, are known to the whole world, and I 

 believe their claim upon the humanity and upon the justice 

 of this country will not be disputed. 



* They have stated their situation in a strong but at the 

 same time in a most respectful manner in their representa- 

 tion, which I am informed has been transmitted to his 

 Majesty's Secretary of State by Sir Guy Carleton, and 

 strongly recommended. As they are extremely anxious to 

 know their fate, I am to request of your Lordship that I 

 may be informed whether any and what resolutions have 

 been taken relative to their petition, and whether their 

 claims of permanent rank in America and half-pay upon 

 the reduction of their regiments will meet with the coun- 

 tenance and support of his Majesty's ministers. 



4 1 know your Lordship will excuse the liberty I take in 

 troubling you upon this occasion, particularly as you will 

 see by the enclosed extract of a letter I have just received 

 from New York how anxious the provincial officers are, and 

 how much they expect that I should exert myself in their 

 behalf. 



' If your Lordship should wish for any further information 

 respecting the provincial troops, I will do myself the 

 honour of attending you at any time you may appoint. 



' Enclosed I have the honour to transmit to your Lordship 

 two memorials, one from the Muster-Master General of his 

 Majesty's Provincial Forces in North America, the other 

 from his deputy. I know them both to be very deserving 

 of the favour and protection of Government. The former, 

 Colonel Winslow, signed the general representation in 

 behalf of the Provincial Line, and of course was included 

 in. Sir Guy Carleton's recommendation. As his is a 

 military appointment by commission from the Commander- 

 in-Chief in America, as well as that of the Inspector 

 General of the Provincial Forces, I should suppose they 

 would both be included with their deputies, should half-pay 

 be given to the provincial officers in general. 



