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and moulting danrage to property, has thrown an additional strain. on a staff already. weak; and the resignation of the Land Surveyor a month ago has saddled the Enquieering branch with extra duties. The strengthening
of the staff is therefore a matter of pressing necessity, and I now, at etis Excellency's request beg to subinit a draft scheme of reorganization.
greatly regret that I have been. unable to forward it at an earlier. date. The delay has been caused
by pressing daily engagements which have made it difficult for me to give that time and attention to the subpecs
which its importance demands, and to obtain that practical acquaintance with the work devolving on the Department which would enable me to coturate the staffactually needed for the efficient performance of the departmental work.
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