To your approval, permitted Mr. James Parker, First Clerk at the Magistracy, to retire from service on the annual pension of Six hundred and thirty-four dollars and sixty-six cents, being 17/60ths of his total emoluments.
Mr. Parker has been in failing health for some time, finds himself quite incapable of continuing his duties.
I enclose the usual Particulars, together with copies of Mr. Parker's application, the Magistrates' recommendation, and two medical certificates.
Enclosure 1. 10th August, 1888
Enclosure 2. 29th July, 1886
Enclosure 3. 9th August, 1886
Enclosures 4 & 5. Two medical certificates. 9th July 1886.
I will report later what arrangements have been made to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Parker's retirement.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
W. H. Marsh