contained in the Returns for the Quarter ended the 30th of September 1871 were sanctioned, with exception of Mr Mitchell's appointment to be European Overseer in regard to which a reference had been made in Your Lordship's despatch No = 120 of the 20th of October last.
In reply I have the honor to state that inasmuch as Your Lordship's despatch has evidently crossed that of Major General Whitfeild of the 21st of November, No 178, I think it right to await the notice which Your Lordship may be pleased to take of the latter.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble Servant,
R. K. Fr[..?]
Governor
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contained in the Returns for the Quarter ended the 30th of September 1871 were sanctioned, with exception of Mr Mitchell's appointment to be European Overseer in regard to which a reference had been made in Your Lordship's despatch No = 120 of the 20th of October last.
In reply I have the honor to state that inasmuch as Your Lordship's despatch has evidently crossed that of Major General Whitfeild of the 21st of November, No 178, I think it right to await the notice which Your Lordship may be pleased to take of the latter.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble Servant,
R. K. Fr...
Governor
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