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and I would have left the Force when my officer asked me if I wanted to
leave whilst in the Rockhampton District but I was afraid of being turned
into the bush naked amongst Blacks who hated my people and so far
from my own tribe.
And I humbly pray that your Excellency
will take my case into your favorable consideration and grant
to me that protection which I am told as a Boy and an
Aboriginal Native I am entitled to from the Queen and
the Governor
And I will always thank your Excellency

Dated 6th May 1863
The mark of Georgey [signed] X

Witness (having first read over and explained the petition to Georgey] [signed] James F Cross[?]
Solicitor
Brisbane
_________
[written at the bottom] Sir
I am directed by the Governor
to acknowledge the receipt of this memorial
presented by them to His Excellency on behalf of Georgey an
Aboriginal native. His Excellency will
bring this petition before his responsible
advisors in the Executive Council
[unreadable signature]
HDO

HW Coxen Esq