he took the matter and
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his seat in Council this
this day. The absence of Mr Mercer from the sittings and discussions of the Legislature has been pre-"quently felt to be
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very great and I am persuaded
that his presence and assistance will be of the greatest possible value to the public Service.
I may add that Mr David
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fardine has been for some months in England, and that this
in
circumstance has increased the
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mery of augmenting the number Members of the Council.
I hope therefore Her Majesty
will be graciously pleased to confirm Mr Mercer's appointment, and that the usual Royal Warrant
may be forwarded to
me. I have the honour to be,
with the highest respect,
Your
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Your most Obedient, Humble Servant,