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of a Meteorological Observer. But if he
he should resign, through
discontent at the amount of -
his emoluments;
or
if his
place should become creant
for any
other reason,
I strongly
recommend that it should be
filled up by an Englishman,
or at least a Briton, selected
from the staff of
Staff of one of the Government Observatories in the United Kingdom. I need scarcely say that I do not_
make this recommendation
from
395/7
from any illiberal feeling towards foreigners, but on the public grounds
stated in
my despatch W:308 of 1883. If the present salary allowances should prove insufficient
to
secure
and
the services of a properly
qualified Briton from
one
of the
Government Observatories, I admit, that in such event, they
be increased.
should
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
SMBowen