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relative
from
to
the application.
the Colonial Surgeon
(Dr Ayres) for increase of
his pay:
2. In reply,
I transmit
herewith a copy of a letter,
Encloe
which has been received
from Dr Ayres, to whom I caused a copy of your Lordship's Despatch under
reply to be forwarded. From that letter it will
be seen.
that Dr. Ayres
most respectfully declines
Your Lordship's offer to allow
him
18th Dec 1883.
him to
receive salary
rate of $4,800 from
all sources, including the
stipend on
account of
the Lock hospital, provided that he relinquishes
private practice except
consultations; preferring to
abide by the conditions
under which
he was
originally appointed.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your
Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble servant,
5. Bowen
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