i am willing to flatter myself that the deference so justly paid to your excellencys opinion and judgment , and the confidence with which it has been the intention of the kings ministers unreservedly to repose in you , will have left you no doubt of giving effect to the measure you suggested with regard to napper tandy , and that you will have indulged that humanity towards him , which the consideration of his age and infirmities have appeared to you to admit , and which so distinguished your own character .