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consequent upon the sedentary
nature of my employment
and the regular confinement
thereto; I have been recommended
by my medical adviser if
practicable to remove into the
country.

That the residence of my Mother
(who has returned to the Country)
in Sydney which has hitherto
enabled me with my small
salary to keep up the appearances
necessary to my station in life
has been discontinued, and
am thrown entirely on my own
resources, I am therefore urgently
desirous to effect an exchange
into some situation in the
Country; and I would respect-
fully solicit your Excellency
will be pleased to take my case
into your favourable consideration,
and allow me to exchange with
Mr Henry Abbott Clerk of

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