Marques has held during his service under this Government,
the emoluments he receives,
his
age,
and the amount of
pension grantable to him
under the
2.
the ordinary.
Dr
rules.
7. Marquess states that
he has not availed himself of the privilege of private practice beyond attending gratis certain charitable In- stitutions in the Colony and needy friends, and I am. – therefore of opinion that his
pension
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pension should be considered independently of that question.
It is desirable that
the date of D. Marques retire-
ment should coincide with
the date of his successor's ar_ rival in the Colony.
I have the honour to be,
dir, Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Witte aine Robiniz.