of the reaut appoiluant, but it is unquestionable that I have lost, as did the late Dr. Almada, the chance
of a
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more substantial promotion, for which, however, he was fortunate - enough to secure compansation in the - shape of a further personal allowance of $45 a mouth, whilst in my e I find that I am to be deprend of my personal allowance, which Her Majesty's fovernment has been graciosely pleased to award to ure As it is not probable that In chall ever be raised to the port of
"Clerk in this Offer, and in .- consideration of my length & and the above facts, Dearwetty
Chief Clerk
of ser
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hope
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hope that ; if it is not too preommpstane.
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my part, His Excelleney, Sovernor will see fit to allow me itin continuance of my personal allowance, and, if possible, to raise it to £10 a year, which is half what
my predecessor received, thus walking my salary equal to that of the. First Clerks alluded to avovs
Shavere.
In S. Alves. jot Clerk