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distinct Clerk was
co-existent
only with the commencement
Colony, involving as this
f
this
did additional work in
the
preparation and registry of Leases, 4o. As the work diminished, it now appears that un Tarrant found private practice for himself in the lower occupations of an Attorney,
and that the present light duties be performed by
un
Power the Senior Clerk, with
an addition to his salary of
£50, and Mr Harrison the
Second Clerk with
of £25.-
an
increase
CT.
The total nett
reduction will therefore be
£300
and
there is too much reason to
apprehend that his superfluous bisure was condusive to the disreputable course
of proceeding
which the late investigations
served to indicate.
f
It has been arranged
that Mr Tarrant's late office Registry Clerk in the Land Office be abolished, with its Talary of £375 per annum,
an arrange.
per annum, an =ment in and of lessening the Civil charges. If
the Colony
which I trust will meet with Your Lordship's approval.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect, Your Lordship's
most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Mani