The only part of doubt to my mind is whether he should be given both offices, whether he should be made Registrar General alone, leaving the Treasury to be held by some other officer, or in addition to his regular duties, e.g., as head of police or senior cadet, or postmaster general, it might be better.
It is only a question of expediency for distribution, no one doubts that Mr. Stewart is well fitted for both offices. See minute attached to 5965, C.P.L., 11th April.
I should want with the despatch anves; Quarters, Aur DeRobak Dr Hemant now end. sp11. sett $3840. If made Res. you? He will get $5040 of $1200 an increase.
The Lectureship worth $960 might be given to Mr. Lister as he is giving up the personal allowance of $400.
I presume that the despatch when received will merely contain a recommendation to that effect. I think I should write out a despatch now and connect the arrangement telling him to telegraph back.
But we must inform the Resident in the meantime. If both offices of Treasurer of this place are given to Mr. Lister, it will bring him in a total of...