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and discredit, cannot be justified on the ground of zeal for the public Service and that it may be necessary, even though with some regret, to dispense with the services of the party guilty of it. But I am most anxious that these remarks are meant for your general guidance only. They
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are not intended expressions of any opinion of mine regarding Mr Caldwell. I must confess myself unable to arrive at any just conclusion on the subject from the mass of distorted evidence how before me: and it will afford me sincere satisfaction to find that Mr Caldwell is, in your opinion, a worthy Officer in whom confidence
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