his medical No2.
the Certificate from
attendant has latterly become
too much impaired as
to render change of
air
to
imperatively necessary for its
restoration.
During the lengthened
period of Mr. Stanton's residence in this Colony, he has performed
the duties of his office to
the
entire Satisfaction of the Government and the Community
generally.
On the recommendation
of Mr. Stanton, and with the
Concurrence
of
the Right Reverend
the Bishop, the Reverend Edward Theophilus Russell Moncrieff, B.A., has been appointed to officiate during his absence, on half the Salary
of the appointment, viz: £350 per annum, and I trust Your Lordship will approve of this arrangement for the performance of the duties of Colonial
Chaplain.
Mr. Stanton has received
Salary up to the 24th Instant, at the rate of £700 per
annum,
as
attested by the
accompanying Certificate from
the
Colonial Treasurer.
I have the honour to be, With the highest respect,
Your Lordship's,
most Obedient
humble Servant,
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