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 dred pounds for my five years service. So much for myself. As to the other part of your letter regarding my Brother, I am happy that you have remit'd him the hundred pounds but, by the by, I had given orders to that effect and, if my memory does not fail me, with both you, my grandfather and my uncle Alexander, to advance that sum on my account. And this year if you or my uncle Alexander should require it, the Company's Agents will pay you a hundred pounds on my account to be remitt'd if necessary to David. I do not know where I would advise David to settle, and therefore leave it all to himself, and will conclude my letter with the usual way, though I hope you will do me justice to believe that with sincerity and esteem,

I am, Dear Uncle,

Your affectionate nephew

Fort Vancouver 17th March 1826

My Dear Cousin

I have observed your note at the end of my Uncle's letter and see you write a very good hand for a Boy and that if you chuse you will write very well. Now mind what I say take pains and learn and every one will be fond of you but if you do not mind your book and take pains to learn no one will care for you nor will look at you so you see it will be your fault if people are not fond of you. I expect a very long letter from you and that I will be able to shew to every one and tell them this is my cousin John's letter, he is only seven years of age, see what a fine hand he writes and

I am Dear John

Your affectionate cousin

Master John Fraser

Care of Dr. Fraser

Terrebonne

Montreal