| Description | Letter addressed to the Harbour Trustees: "Gentlemen, owing to my dishealth and old age (70 years) compels me to resign my situation as Coal Meter. Having served at this port in the said capacity for the period of 20 years, trusting therefore that you will be kind enough to grant me the ususal allowance given to retired Meters. Your most obedient servant, R. J. Nicol." |