(a.) that since the matter was settled by Lord Carnarvon in 1867, a considerable part of the quarters has been taken away.
(b) that the rooms remaining afford merely a reasonable accommodation, though good in themselves, yet accompanied by drawbacks which would desincline most persons to reside here as a matter of choice.
(c) that there is no reason for maintaining a distinction between the Postmaster General and six other officers who occupy quarters desirable in almost every way, but for which they pay no rent for them.
26. I agree with these conclusions.
370 If His Excellency The Governor agrees with me in these conclusions, I do not doubt that I may hope for the favourable consideration which I respectfully solicit for my application to be relieved from paying further rent.
I have &c.
(signed) Alfred Lister, Postmaster General.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
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