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Robinson.

I beg to ack

some discretionary power, as

to the period for which these

quiclemen should be employed

: at the Royal Mint-

A

They

are becoming disappointed. at the delay in commencing their engagements, and in Mr Manning case, it is the

heore

"" important as he has relinquished

his forence business.

move

It appears therefore desirable to give half pay for two mouths, rather than full

-

pay

pay for

afford

a

mouth as it will

better opportunisty, increased coch, for

without increase

"mastering the muxerous details

the important duties" that appertain to these appointments, as well as, employing with advantage, a greater portion

the time before embarkation

of

I have the honor to remain

Your obedient rewant

Matter of the mines-

of Hong Kong .

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