FL14377478

[MS 1952]

I have now [Rev^d? (Reviewed?) ?] recapitulated as minutely as my
recollection will permit every particular relative to the
misunderstanding between M^r S. & self, & at the same
time I am convinced that all who see or hear the
foregoing will give me credit for having conducted myself
as a man & as a respectable & peaceable member of society.
What Gentleman allow me to ask would not have been
satisfied with the apology I have made, under all the
circumstances, if he was not the slave of pride & ignorance.
M^r Stout speaks of my subordinate station M^r S.
ought not to forget that he filled a similar subordinate
station under M^r Isoby. - I cannot conclude this
without remarking that M^r S. since the purchase of
the junction sold by M^r Jonathan, has I have been
informed by the men of the station, more than once
unnecessarily & unbecomingly interfered with them -

So fully does my conscience [dictate?] that I have only [upheld?]
that station in life which it has pleased the Almighty to
place me in that no consideration shall induce
me to make any further concession, but on the contrary
if M^r S. [mocks?] me with similar epithets to what he has
done I shall deal with him in a much rougher manner
I am sure if a Magistrate descends to scurrility his threat of
resignation will be acceptable rather than otherwise.
As it may in the opinion of yourself & also of some of
your respectable relatives [injure?], (what I have always
been anxious to promote) the influence & interest of your
family in this part of the Colony it is my full deter-
mination, as soon as M^r Lawry's stock &c is delivered
over & other matters put in a fair channel for smoothly
gliding on, to resign my situation of which I will give
your Brother timely notice. - If you can spare a
few minutes of your valuable time I shall feel
considerably obliged by hearing your opinion of the [indecipherable]
of the case now before you - With best wishes for the
welfare & happiness of yourself & Family - I remain

Rev^d Sir
Y^r most Obed^t Serv^t
W^m Fisher

To the Rev^d Thomas Hassall