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showing that though unavoidable the retirement of Mr. Stalne has been foreseen as likely to cause much embarrassment under existing circumstances
I hope you will approve the arrangement under which Mr Green goes to the Bench of the Supreme Court, and Mr Kingsmill officiates as Acting Attorney General.
Dr Bridges required my Retive Appointment.
I trust some permanent measure will be taken to put the Judicial department in a state of efficiency, and that should St. Blaine retire from Service, no time will be lost in filling his post. In the meantime, supposing an Attorney General to arrive it would be desirable your decision should be communicated as to whether Mr Green is to be thereby displaced from the Bench, and the Attorney General appointed thereto.
Mr Stalie's Certificate, as usual, is transmitted herewith
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Sir, Your most Obedient Humble Servant,