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Letter from John McNab to Alexander Kennedy, 30 August 1808.
HBCA, B.239/b/75, pp. 64-65.
To Mr Kennedy Master Inland
York Factory August 30th 1808
Sir
Their Honors say “Mr Kennedy’s case was fully considered last year but this additional recommendation shall be duly borne in mind at a renewal of his contract” I again recommend a confidence on your part for so strong a promise and now place you in a situation where I hope you will show yourself conspicuously worthy thereof
You will now proceed to Swan river and act there in Mr Fidlers stead it is pleasing to one to tell you I have the fullest confidence in your prudence and discernment in a situation that so importantly demands both. I sincerely wish you a happy and successful winter
I am
Dear Sir
Your Humble Servant
John McNab
