perusal copies of documents which I trust will sufficiently explain the grounds upon which the addition of the Fifty Pounds a year
was made. £50.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Schwing Surveyor General to the Acting Colonial Secretary-
Esq.
No 48
Sir,
RECD
C.O.
REG 18 JAN
294
Surveyor General's Office 14th May 1878.
I have the honour to transmit herewith a copy of a letter from Corporal Colston R.E. who has been employed as Temporary Overseer of Works in this Department since July last year.
Mr Colston now states that he has received from his Commanding Officer,
The Honourable
F. M. Trice
Acting Colonial Secretary.