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of sanitary reform recommended by Me

Chadwick, and on which I have

reported

in several despatches.

The prominence now given in this Colony to Sanitary matters has_ greatly added to the duties of the Colonial Surgeon.

Further, Dr. Ayres has

served the British Government in this and in other Colonies for a long period, extending over 18 years, during which time he has done __ good service, and, on more than

one occasion,

under most

trying

circumstances.

circumstances.

6.

I, therefore, recommend,

and in this recommendation the in

Executive Council concur, that under

the circumstances stated in Dr Cyres' application, and in view of his long and now increased services, he should

be granted the augmentation for - which he applies.

I have the honour to be

My Lord,

Your Bordships Mersthement Bumble dervant,

S.. Bowen

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