make such reply much time his engagement was brought
to an end in consequence of the duties of his office
having
been too onerous
that they could not be
performed by a single individual.
With respect to Mr Hibbett, Junior of Works, I have to state that enquiries will be made for the purpose of learning his
Present Address.
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342 Henry Hory.
The Colonial Agent's General.
MINUTE 21
Blades APR Mr Elliot 25
25
M. Merivale
P
McMurray(?) 20
Duke of Portland 26.
28 April
Gentlemen --
With reference to Mr Merivale's letter of the 25th
of April 1850, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to acquaint you
that it appears from the Board
of Audit that though
some oversight on the part of the Storekeeper of Henry Hory
it
has been stated that the
Agreement entered into with
Mr ditt Hibbett, who was
appointed Junior of
Works for the year 1856/7, was assigned before the
expiration of three years,