20.
801
28.
and more in arrear of our requirements ;
and the influxe of population
rendering
of
is
our need in this respect.
continually greater . I question,
whether even with the
therefore,
increased staff
Now
• proposed,
we
shall find ourselves much less in year here than now.
arrear
a
For though
in the meantime much,
it may be hoped, will be done, I
foresee that quite, or nearly
more will become neces
necessary,
as much
and
it is moreover to be borne in mind
that we should always provide~
here
here a considerably larger staff than would be required if all the officers
were
• present together, because it is impossible to fill the places of those who are (as so frequently happens)
citated by incapacitated
on leave.
illness
or absent.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient, Humble Servant,
Gu Deo Vaux