the force of my observations on
that occasion -
Jam,
I feel it extremely
to seek
diminution
disagreeable to apprehend if of the privileges of my brother Officers - although I am persuaded that I am urging only what is really for their benefit. I shall not therefore pursue the subject further.
8.
Nevertheless deriving the views, which I hold from actual experience of the injury arising both to the work of the service and to individuals, I do not think I could be held justified in not placing them before Your Lordship. I shall of
... & so it was
& Office line
...sil bring fitte
B
...etfeld to the
Course carry
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out strictly any-
instructions, which I may
receive, but I would suggest that
whatever be the rule adopted, it
...er reserved
Ewrope
[ should be a hard and fast line applicable to all cases alike__ whilst the general power to the Secretary of State of extending half pay leave to Officers in might if necessary be used to compensate individuals to whom a Change in the existing practice had apparently caused some hardship.
exceptional.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord;
Your Lordship's Most Obedient
humble Servant,
MacDonnell Governor.