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the Overseer at Box-foo-lum Reservoir, in consequence of intemperate habits, and of his having been charged
at the Police
the
Court with being drix upon works, and with carrying about a pistel with intent to do harm to some persons thereon.
When placed before the Magistrate, the
state bordering
man was
on
in
a
Delirium Promens,
and as it would have been unsafe
to leave him in so
charge
important a
as the Reservoir,
more
especially
when influenced by dangerously hostile feelings towards Mr Kydd, I considered it advisable to dismiss
him at once.
Subject to Your Lordship's approval, I have given the vacant office to R. Mitchell, who has been long in connection with the Survey Department, and is
recommended by Mr Marsom : I have the honor to be,
well
My Lord.
Your Lordship's next Obedient
Humble. Servant
AMMitfild
Major Concral & Leitenmat: Severno