No 34
12th instant I have now the hiver to report that I have nominated
Mr Hugh Bold Geibt, Senior partner in the firm of mepers hibb Sivingston 1C
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to the Seat in Corneil vacant by Mr
Sutherland's absence.
Mr.
Me: Sutherland has been granted
nine months' leave of absenc
28th ultimo as
firm
the
explained in my despatch
No 25 of that date, and I think as the
probability is that he will not return-
it would be unadvisable to renew that
leave of absence, unless you
sting reasons
have
very
given you to suppose that
Mr. Sutherland intends to lake up
his permanent residence in this
Colmy
bolony
I have the honor to be;
Sui,
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You mot Obadient Servant;
You
Richard Graves Mardiomet
Governor