For the reoccupation of the Office lately held by Capt. Watten, recommended in your despatch No 26, until I am appraised of the resignation by Mr. Thistleway, who held the office of Assistant Harbour Master, Dr Brücker mentions the unavailability of Mr. Michell to continue in the service, but makes no positive statement as to his withdrawal from it is added.
461 I shall therefore await further information on this point.
Deciding upon this subject of the Harbour Master's Office, I unite with you in favour of the recommendation offered by the Lt. Governor on 15 June 1855 that the Marine Office and Magistrate should be separated from that of the Harbour Master, which was sanctioned by Her M. State on the 19 Sept. Following this, as I learn