Master's department, on the ground of ill health, as shown by the enclosed Certificate.
During Mr Thornton's absence, the duties of his office will be performed by Mr. W. Lording and Clerk in the Harbor Master's department drawing the salaries £200. of the Salaries assigned to the two Offices, amounting together to £350 per annum.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant,
Donnell
Governor.
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MINUTE PAPER.
Ref: 5847/196
M. Thornton has 16 years 11 months and 11 months' wind-up service. It has always been...
...£95/6 payable & 6 months' allowance so that he was only entitled to 3 months. There have been granted.
To the under his world.
Leave to proceed on the arrangement...
...no objection; but in 5848 the state is in consequence of his intemperate habit, M. Thornton has been...
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