of the Botanical Gardens on the points referred to in the letter from Keerm
Gardens enclosed in that despatch. Mr. Foods takes the
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opportunity of urging the engagement
for 3 years of a European Assistant
to
replace him in ease
of his paying
any prolonged visits to Formosa and
also during his absence on
leave,-
which he is entitled to apply for in
I do not know whether the
1884.
last reason will be considered a
sufficient onc
for sanctioning
an
increase of the expenditure of his
)
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Department, which has recently ben
augmented by an addition of $600
a
year
reason
to his
Own
salary
however why
I see 110
he should
not pay a short visit to Formosa next year
in the same manner as
he has recently done to the West River without waiting for the appointment.
of an Assistant.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Nost Obedient Humble Cervant,
Department
visit to
Administrator
Mr. Fond
o defer
Nut River is being printe
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