To The Honcrable,
340
December 30th 1244.
Sir,
F. W. A. Bruce,
Colonial Secretary. VC.
I have the honor to request that;
will apply for the sanction of His
Excellency the Governor to an increase in
the Salary I Receive :
I trust His Excellency will not think this application improper,
considering the
very
arduous nature
of
the duties I have to perform, the
importance and extent of the Public works in progres, and the difficulty of procuring efficient Assistunts; - and that I have the duty of draughtsman
to perform in addition to those of the Clarte of Works, and have besides the accoun