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(and it is with deep regret I do so,) that in my judgment it would be desirable that you should withdraw from the office which you now fill. The approaching Christmas vacation would probably be the least inconvenient time for making such a change; and between this and Christmas I shall be able to decide whether I shall continue to give my aid in maintaining the College longer in existence, or whether I shall resign my connexion with it, as its Visitor and Patron.
I am,
My dear Mr. Warden,
Yours faithfully,
II.
The Warden to the Primate.
S. Columba's College,
October 26, 1853.
My Lord,
I am so stunned by the communication which I have this morning received, that I must beg your Grace's permission to defer my reply for a few days,
I have the honour to remain,
My Lord,
Your Grace's faithful Servant,
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