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no one in my position could consent to serve in this colony for £204 for annum, unless granted by the Colony a special allowance to compensate for the loss of pension. That no retired officer would be induced to serve in this colony, under such circumstances unless induced by having foregone the luxury by commuting
his Pension, which I did not do
I trust the Colonial office will have the goodness to pass for a very early settlement of this matter as their decision so much affects my future, and every week's delay will make it more difficult for me to arrange for another career, should their decision compel
me
to
relinquish my present employment -
Mendere
"Major General (retired) Lieft. Governor Carl
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That no retired officer would be induced to serve in this colony, under such circumstances unless induced by having foregone the luxury by commuting his Pension, which I did not do.
I trust the Colonial office will have the goodness to pass for a very early settlement of this matter as their decision so much affects my future, and every week's delay will make it more difficult for me to arrange for another career, should their decision compel me to relinquish my present employment.
Mendere "Major General (retired) Lieft. Governor Carl
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