I am reduc’d to the disagreeable Necessity of soliciting a Discharge from the Service: Nothing but the unhappy circumstances of my Family, could have induced me, at this late period to request a matter as Foreign from my wish, but this situation calls loudly for my assistance, and I think, humanity claims the first attention to ones ownsituation: nor do I imagine, I shall merrit the Censure of any Candid person, for my present conduct; but if I do, my own feelings will prevent a regret must on those considerations, beg leave to entreat your Excellency to grant my Discharge, and am with Great Respect your Excellency’s Most Obedt Hume Servant