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In regard to the proposed increase of staff referred to in the 3rd paragraph of the report I may mention that Sir G. William Des Vœux appointed, in the early part of this year, a Commission to enquire into the working of the Observatory.
The Commissioners have completed their report and I hope to transmit it soon to Your Lordship with such observations as may be necessary
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, Fleming