Knowledge of botany. He received no training or instruction on the subject. In addition to this, he has for the last two or three years pleaded, from time to time when asked about ordinary plans or estimates, that the Public Works Department is overtaxed with business.
So far I have dealt with the ostensible object of Mr. Price's letter to Your Lordship. As to the indirect complaint that he makes of me, I take no further notice of it than to assure Your Lordship that it is groundless.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant