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"differing from the ordinary routine of Government Offices, and that the mere possession of ability to act as a Copying Clerk or to perform work of a defined character is of comparatively small value; therefore it is of some importance to the public service to find a Candidate with knowledge adapting him for the Office!"
(Signed) G. Gray,
late Police Magistrate.
Minute by the Acting Colonial Secretary.
1/4th August, 1842.
"His Excellency has been pleased to approve of the appointment of Mr. Seth to the vacancy caused by Mr. Collins' dismissal.
By Command: (Signed) Cecil & Smith, Acting Colonial Secretary.
C.S. ON 2456 of 1843.
First Police Magistrate to Acting Colonial Secretary.
24th September, 1873.
"Referring to the notification in the Government Gazette of the 23rd ult., containing the Secretary of State's confirmation of the suspension of Mr. J. O. Prior from the Office of 2nd Clerk in this Department, the Magistrates have the honor to report to His Excellency the Governor that Mr. Arathoon Seth, who served at the Police Court as Sindhustani Interpreter at a salary of $50 a month from 1st February 1868 to 30th October 1869, (when he left) and afterwards rejoined the Service as 3rd Clerk on 1st September 1872, at a salary of $80 per month, and by the steady performance of his duties, has become deserving of promotion.