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LETTERS 147
tages and prospects are too discouraging to hold forth a probability
of clearing oue penny for future support. Salaries do not
exceed £100 sterling, out of which clerks must purchase every
necessary, even tobacco, and the prices of goods at the Bay are
.at the rate of 150 to 300 per cent. on prime cost, therefore shall
take this opportunity of humbly requesting your advice how I
may settle my little earnings, which do not much exceed £500,
to the beost advantage. I have no friend or acquaintance in Canada
to whom I can apply with the same confidence; your con­
.descension, Sir, in this subject will be acknowledged with every
becoming consideration of respectful gratitude.
In the course of the next winter I shall endeavour to bring up
my journal ready, so as to hand it in for your inspection as soon
as I shall reach Montreal. In the mean time, with most respectful
wishes for the health and preservation of Mrs. McKenzie and
:family, I beg leave to conclude impressed with the most lively
sentiments of gratitude for her kind remembrance and your
.generosity towards me; obligations never to be forgotten by,
Dear Sir,
Your thankful and most respectful servant,
WILL. FERD. WENTZEL.