Merry would consider himself unfairly treated if he refieved the mission. The Executive Council agreed with me and recommended that I should not relax the rule in favour of Constable Foord, but should refer the question home for your decision.
I have the honour to be, Your Sin «Most Obedient, Humble Servant, Ma (Copy) Ve366. Sin Enclosure.
Police Office, 131 Houghtonz, 11th November, 1886. RECE C.O. 514 97
I have the honour to forward in duplicate for the consideration of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, an application from PC17 Som Foord that his application for increased quarters may be forwarded to the Right Honourable the Secretary of State.
2. This Constable joined from home on the 20th September, 1882. He has accepted the terms of fifteen years service.
3. Seven Constables who joined at the same time he did were married and the passages for their wives were paid for by Government (vide Men : & Stowert, 18.2). Acting Colonial Secretary
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