that the Second Shroff was dismissed from Service
on the occasion of the defalcation which
was discovered in the Treasury Chest
On
the
2nd October last, there being little moral doubt
of his being the guilty party.
3.
The first Shroff through his surety
has been made responsible for the loss, and I
have therefore thought it advisable to accede
to his request, and have authorized the
payment to him of thirty-six Dollars, £7.10.0
the amount of six months half Salary
24.
The first Shroff is still doing
the duties of the Second Shroff
and I have, until the
office is filled up, authorized
his drawing the half salary of that
office; and I have to ask
Your Grace's
approval and Sanction to this Expenditure
which is provided for in the Estimation of the
current year.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's
Most Obedient Servant
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