Note 58 — HISTORICAL RECORD (continued 2)
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'Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 10th December, 1822.
'Sir,
'I have the honor to announce to you the happy termination of the disturbances amongst the keelmen of this river, and at the same time to express the gratitude of the civil authorities for the promptitude with which Colonel Holmes of the Third Dragoon Guards has afforded them support on all occasions, and their entire approbation of the conduct of the troops under his command.
'I have, &c. 'Robert Bell, Mayor.
'To Major-General Sir John Byng, K.C.B.'