Cowan to Duke of Argyle

I took the liberty of inclosing a few weeks ago to your Grace a
letter from (an old acquaintance of mine in this County,) Mr
Philip Cadell, who has been for many years engaged in mining
operations in California and British Columbia.

I have just now received another, and very long letter from Mr
Cadell dated 2d March, appended to which is a copy of a
Memorial to Governor Seymour, in favor of the introduction of
Cadell's Gold Washing Machinery, which appears to be [drafted & ?]
signed by the mercantile Community at Victoria.

Your Grace will perceive that it is the Writer's wish that
this communication should be transmitted
through your office to the Colonial Secretary (see at foot of 1st
Page) and I cannot well decline compliance with this request.

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I have had very frequent and exceedingly long letters from
this Mr Cadell, indeed by almost every mail, and I do not think
I shall be likely to trouble your Grace again upon the subject.

I hope that your Grace will forgive me for the liberty which I
unwillingly take in a matter which is certainly not in your Department.