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performance of Wo bekroyd's duties as
while he is acting as Puisne
Registrars
Judge. The judges have promised to
comply
with this request; but, although
Itus mail is about to close, I have not yet
received their report. I shall forward
it by
7.
the best mail,
Meanwhile I subruit for
Confirmation the appointment of
I w. Ackroyd as Puisuefudge during
the absence
Mr. Justice Russell ; thes
being the arrangement strongly -recommended by the Judges, and
provisionally sanction by the
As
this appointment has been ( the subject
much discussion here, and as
any prolonged uncertainty respecting
it would be prejudicial to public interect,
I request that I may be informed by telegraph of your Fordsliep's decision
I have the honour to be
My Lord
Your Lordship' I most obedient Humble servant
5. Bowen
it