the Gerrard has in my opinion had the attentions generally conferred upon him for too great a length of time consistent with the claims of others, and
he can be informed that the recent increase of Salary was recommended solely in view of the decision which Sir A. R. had arrived at in reference to the annual removal of one of the valuators.
Tornochy will be good enough to read this & M. Gerrard (With, IGS. 981.
March 23/
I again addressed a letter to His Excellency in New Zealand
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stating in more detail the circumstances attending my appointment by Gardner Sir R. & M. Dennys and I also referred to the Ordinances No. 5 of 1863 and 12 of 1895, upon the question, and pointed out what I conceived to be their natural construction. A copy of this letter I likewise enclose.
When His Excellency in his reply says
That he
Can be informed that the recent increase of Salary was recommended solely in view of the decision which Sir Nook had arrived at"
I could not by my process of reasoning arrive at the Conclusion
Fordsham
that when
Your
granted me an increase of salary