So proved but with a preface stating that as Lord Kimberley had some doubt to the correcting of the view taken by the Attorney General, he caused the Papers relating to the refund to Sir R.M. ... to be reviewed.

That from the reply it is perfectly clear that Mr Hyde Clark was not justified in making the suggestion which he did, & that the Engineer was not entitled to employment during the time of the Writer, and that three months' notice should be given to him.

Lebrun's case will enable him to return to Britain. Espinasse was dismissed by the mere giving of a counter notice in the thing which was done in pursuance of the terms of his agreement that he should repay Sir R.M. ... Land &c. and would not entertain a doubt that full effect should have been given to the provisions of the pen...

MINUTE PAPER.

... of Mr Horsefall's return was especially attended to in Sir J.M.'s Minute to the following effect. & reminded Tor. Minn that the notice given by him in July would not have fulfilled his obligation.

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