Advocate Mr Leach has, in my opinion, always shown sound judgment combined with great ability. I know James Russell moreover that Sir James entertained a very high opinion of the manner in which he discharged the office of Puisne Judge before my arrival in the Colony. I have no doubt that Mr Leach if appointed would be a public officer in whose ability and discretion the Government could thoroughly confide.
I have referred, to Clarke, Chief Justice.
His Excellency,
Sir W. Robinson K.C.M.G.
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Mr. Wilson 22
Mr. Lucas 22
Mr. Fairfield. 22
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Buxton.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch to me of the 18th ultimo forwarding an application from Mr A. J Leach for a permanent appointment in the Judicial or legal branch of the Colonial Service.
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has been corrected to:Advocate Mr Leach has, in my opinion, always shown sound judgment combined with great ability. I know, moreover, that Sir James Russell entertained a very high opinion of the manner in which he discharged the office of Puisne Judge before my arrival in the Colony. I have no doubt that Mr Leach, if appointed, would be a public officer in whose ability and discretion the Government could thoroughly confide.
I have referred to Clarke, Chief Justice.
His Excellency,
Sir W. Robinson K.C.M.G.
DRAFT.
No. 31
W. Robinson K.C.M.G.
MINUTE.
Mr. Wilson 22
Mr. Lucas 22
Mr. Fairfield 22
Mr. Wingfield
Mr. Bramston
Mr. Meade
Mr. Buxton
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch to me of the 18th ultimo, forwarding an application from Mr A. J. Leach for a permanent appointment in the Judicial or legal branch of the Colonial Service.
The final output in HTML is:Advocate Mr Leach has, in my opinion, always shown sound judgment combined with great ability. I know, moreover, that Sir James Russell entertained a very high opinion of the manner in which he discharged the office of Puisne Judge before my arrival in the Colony. I have no doubt that Mr Leach, if appointed, would be a public officer in whose ability and discretion the Government could thoroughly confide.
I have referred to Clarke, Chief Justice.
His Excellency,
Sir W. Robinson K.C.M.G.
DRAFT.
No. 31
W. Robinson K.C.M.G.
MINUTE.
Mr. Wilson 22
Mr. Lucas 22
Mr. Fairfield 22
Mr. Wingfield
Mr. Bramston
Mr. Meade
Mr. Buxton
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch to me of the 18th ultimo, forwarding an application from Mr A. J. Leach for a permanent appointment in the Judicial or legal branch of the Colonial Service.