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IN FAVOUR OF
MR THOMAS FITZ-ROY RICE.
From His Excellency Sir HENRY BARKLY, K.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Mauritius and Dependencies.
Mr. Rice, who leaves by this mail for England on leave, has been an Inspector of Police in this Island for several years, and he has some idea of applying for the Inspector Generalship of Police at Jamaica, which he believes to be vacant.
He is strongly recommended by the Inspector General of Police of this Colony, and I myself can bear testimony to his zeal and efficiency.
In leaving Grand Port, one of the most populous districts, he received congratulatory addresses from all ranks and colours.
Government House, Mauritius, April 9, 1869.
H. BARKLY.
From the Honorable FELIX BEDINGFELD, Colonial Secretary, Mauritius.
I was Colonial Secretary and President of the General Board of Health of Mauritius during the period of Mr. Rice's service in that Colony.
The Inspector General of Police, with whom I was in constant official communication, has frequently spoken in high terms of Mr. RICE, who then held the appointment of Inspector of Police for the district of Mahebourg.
Mr. Rice's conduct came under my special notice during the disastrous epidemics of 1867-68, on which occasion he volunteered his gratuitous services to the General Board, and by his energy and activity merited their warmest approbation.
Mr. RICE has some knowledge of several of the Indian languages and is thoroughly acquainted with the habits and character of the Malabars.
I consider Mr. RICE to be a very valuable officer.
August 2nd, 1869.
FELIX BEDINGFELD.