Either would I think fills the post well.
das Knellas has 19 years.
Colonial Office.
while 10 years.
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Cil: Lee & Barbados.
He has more than once and as Administrator for St Lucia for short periods and done well.
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His promotion would make way for Mr Melville which would be convenient. Mr Wilson has acted several times.
Trinidad
24 years. Brunswick. He has been in the service.
Besides previous experience in the Colonial Office, he has been in different offices.
His promotion would create opportunities.
The Trinidad post would make a considerable saving by a reorganisation of the Green Lands Department and be a further saving.
Colonel
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Which Meslin
Above the Volunteer department.
On the other hand, this J. Bramwell does not wish for the appointment, the reason for which is that he thinks Mr Wilson rather destitute in maintaining his opinion.
I think whichever (as whreons) is appointed, the salary should be $1200.
SW 27 Dec.
J.
I vote for Not Resolving. If Mr Mien retires in the Spring, Mr Kuolles might.
& this would afford an opportunity.
His place would be a good one to save money.
Em 28/12.
R.28/12.
Mr Melville might take Mr Kelly's place.
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