is a smart zealous
and painstaking public servant who has always given satisfaction
in the capacity of many officers which he has
at different times filled.
At the same time I think
it only right to bring to your Lordship's notice the superior claims of Mr. Stewart who is
filling the Acting appointment as Colonial Secretary
for the fifth time, and who is Dr. Lister's senior in the service by four years I would beg to refer your Lordship to Sir George Bowen's despatch about Mr. Stewart
dated
4th December 1885 No 81 in the
terms of which I most fully
Concur
I have the honour to be My Lord
Your Most obedient
Humble Servant
Marth
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