Downing Street,
November, 1897,
113
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.195 of the 8th of September transmitting the sessional papers and reports noted therein.
I just express my satisfaction at the careful and comprehensive manner in which the Colonial Surgeon's reports are drawn up,
and the great improvements which have taken place since he was appointed Colonial Surgeon, and the good work done by him during his 23 years service in the Colony.
I have etc
KONG
£23
CPE
It is thereby reflected upon Dr Ayres.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
GOVERNOR,
SIR W.ROBINSON, G.C.M.G.
&C.
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Page 113
In reading Dr Ayres' last annual report I am glad to note the improvements which have taken place since he was appointed Colonial Surgeon, and the good work done by him during his 23 years service in the Colony.
I have etc
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has been removed as per instruction 12. The corrected version is as follows:Downing Street,
November, 1897,
113
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.195 of the 8th of September transmitting the sessional papers and reports noted therein.
I just express my satisfaction at the careful and comprehensive manner in which the Colonial Surgeon's reports are drawn up,
and the great improvements which have taken place since he was appointed Colonial Surgeon, and the good work done by him during his 23 years service in the Colony.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
GOVERNOR,
SIR W.ROBINSON, G.C.M.G.
&C.
Page 113
In reading Dr Ayres' last annual report I am glad to note the improvements which have taken place since he was appointed Colonial Surgeon, and the good work done by him during his 23 years service in the Colony.