an
energetic Officer like M. ... Donnochy to act for Mr Russell during
his absence.
5.
These appointments are of course provisional only, pending reference to Your Lordship, and I trust that they may receive Your Lordship's approval.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant,
Rubind Raves Maisonmall
Acting Governor
Sov. No.83 For A. Kennedy
Mr.
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17 Nov/18 June/72
Mr. Meade. 14
Mr. Holland
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
15 June 1872
With reference to Sir R. Macdonnell's despatch No.983 of the 9th April last, I have to express to you my approval of the arrangements made by Sir R. Macdonnell for the discharge of the duties of Mr. James Russell by the appointments of Mr. Mitchell to act as Police Magistrate, of Mr. Sunsson as Collector in the Stamp Office, and of Mr. Donnochy as Chief Superintendent of the Fire Brigade.
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