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to the wishes of His Excellency
the Governor, by placing temporarily
This ...
at the disposal of the Colonial
Government the services of Lieutenant Metcalfe, Royal Engineers, his services to be, as desired, entirely under the control
of the Government.
This Officer will, however,
be liable to be recalled to
Military duty whenever required,
as laid down in the Royal Warrant under which officers of the Royal Engineers
may be lent for employment under a Civil Department
of the State.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) W. ... (Shaughnessy) Assistant Military Secretary.
(Tone Hinge)
Feb 1. Smith
Acting Colonial Secretary.