Victona Gaol Office,
24th July 1877,
My Lord,
I have the honor to forward the inclosed Letter from Mr Corcoran tendering his resignation and asking to be allowed to return to his former post.
I very much regret the step Mr Corcoran is taking, as I had been in hopes that although he
Lordship respecting the appointment of M. Corcoran's successor!
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's most Obedient humble servant,
Governor
The Honorable,
Cecil. C. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary