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for the post of Health Officer in this Colony, I have the -honour to inform Your- Lordship that,
I
on
enquiry,
find that Dr. Stockwell's
statement as to his services
is correct. He was in
partnership with Dr Adams, "the late Health Officer of the Port, and left,
some years - ago, for New-Zealand.
I have nothing.
say against Dr Stookwell's
to
qualifications for the -
appointment
appointment; but, as reported by me in another despatch 20, 28 (N. 139 of 17th instant), I am of opinion that Dr
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Jordan is the more
suitable candidate.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Bordient
Humble Servant,