temporary sickness.. [ Martin, the Treasurer, resumed his duties at the commencement of latter - but his chief clerk was compelled to give up the office, and he would have been without assistance, unless I had spared him a person from the Superintendents’ Establishment.
Mr Martin at length, being unable to find a fit and trustworthy person to assist him, wished the aid of Mr Mercer, my private Secretary, who had less to do than most others, and Mr Mercer is accordingly doing the duty, with which he became familiar during Mr. Martin's temporary absence on sick leave.
I had before to state to Your Lordship, that the rapid progress of public works called for some temporary reinforcement to the strength of the Land office, and with that drew, Mr Creagh has been attached to the Acting Surveyor General, as an accountant, with the allowance of 100 dollars a month.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Your Lordship's,
Most Obedient,
Humble Servant
Davis