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April 1779
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And also the following Letter from the Secretary at War to His Grace
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the Duke of Northumberland and his Grace answer thereto Vizt.
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War Office 5th. April 1779
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My Lord Duke
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Having received a Letter from the Adjutant General
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observing that the Zeal of the Magistrates of the
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Executing the Recruiting Act has relaxed, I take the Liberty of sending Your
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Grace herewith a Copy fit, & am persuaded that if any thing ocours to Your
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Grace by which You think this Service can be forwarded. Your Grace will
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take without delay the necessary Steps for that purpose; I ask pardon for
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giving Your Grace this trouble & have the honor to be with great Respect
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My Lord Duke
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Your Graces
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Most Obedt.
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Humble Servt.
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C: Jenkinson
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10th. April 1779
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Having been for a few days out of Town, I did not receive the favour
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of Your Letter, inclosing a Copy of the Adjutants Generals Letter to You, until
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my Return home this day: I am Extremely Sorry to find that there has
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been any Relaxation in the Zeal of the Magistrates of the
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in Executing the Recruiting Act, And I beg leave to a Source
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You that I shall immediately recommend to the Gentlemen who are
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appointed to put this Law in force, a Continuation of their best
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Exertions, and Endeavours to forward this essential Service, in the most
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Effectual manner and without delay
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I am with very great Regard
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Sir
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Your most Obedient
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humble Servant
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