the European strength of the Force
will probably
be short
by
15
and I beg to request,
and that if necessary
necessary
an extension of leave might
be granted him to enable him
to accompany
them out.
Your Lordship will... that the Crown Agents
for
the Colonies
may
be instructed
to
engage
15 men
on the usual
terms and arrange for their
arrival in the Colony early
in December.
2.
Major General Gordon
suggests that Acting Sergeant 17. Robertson, who is at home
on leave, might be called on
to assist in the selection of the
... is desirable that the latter
proposal should be acted upon
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
I. Gething