My duties as
Deputy Registrar
of marriages and £50 as personal allowance and in recognition of services. I looked upon
that
as
An unmistakable
statement of
the
grounds on which
the increase was made, viz., extra
duty
under a new law, reward for past services, and I cannot conclude that this Lordship holding such language whilst going £100 meant to leave me a
£150. Whatever may
have been
the terms on
which I increase
was recommended.
Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy having intimated
that I have held the appointment too long and that he has not the remotest intention of deviating
from a rule which I consider works me an injustice, and as I am unable to rest satisfied with His Excellency's decision or his interpretation of the Secretary of State's views, I regret that I must avail myself
of my right to refer the whole matter to His Lordship ultimate Arbiter.
(signed) John Gardiner
26 March 1877.