2. Recommend
perceives no objection to these proposals. A dispatch should be drafted accordingly. If Lord Grey concurs,
See 6189.
Governor Bonham,
26 April, 1850.
The Earl Grey
2 Enclosures.
Received
and those of the Registrar. The performance of his duties and arrangements made for Treasurer, to proceed to England,
W. T. Mercer, Esq., Colonial Treasurer, leave of absence granted to the Honorable
for 18 months on sick certificate.
Reporting leave of absence
Office.
Entered
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The Officer Administering the Government,
Harry Smith.
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No. 192
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Governor Bonham's despatch No. 257 of the 21st of April, and of your despatch
No. 247 of the 24th of May,
and I have the satisfaction to signify to you my approval of the leave of absence granted to Mr. Mercer, the Colonial Treasurer and Registrar,
and of the arrangements which have been made for the due performance of
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his duties during his absence.