decided on the present occasion that W. A.K. Travers should be appointed to the office on the above-mentioned terms.
I have also to inform you that I approve of the appointment of Mr. G. W. Mitchell Innes to be Treasurer and Collector of Stamp. Both appointments should be dated from 1st Jan. next when the new salaries will have been voted.
8. I await your draft.
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Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Baron de Worms.
Lord Knutsford.
I approve the promotion of Mr. Mitchell Innes, Mr. Travers, and I request you to inform the other candidates for the appointments of Treasurer and Collector of Stamp that I have considered their claims but regret my inability to meet their wishes.