I am glad to be able to inform Your Lordship that although sufficient time has not elapsed to permit of an accurate estimate of the work done by the professional clerk lately appointed to the Land Registry, his taking charge of the Land services (as I am informed) has so far proved extremely valuable, and considerable improvement has already taken place in the method of work in this Department.
I have the honour to be,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
W.M. Bowen
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The Chief Justice to the Colonial Secretary
May 26th
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter No. 583 of 19th March and in reply thereto beg to state as follows.
With regard to Paragraphs 10 and 11 of the Despatch, I have nothing further to add than is contained in my Report.
The Honourable
W. M. Marsh, C.M.G.
Colonial Secretary