Doberck.
Mr. Figg.
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26.10
(67)
6th. June, 1894.
MALA
As I am the Officer responsible to the Government for the proper working of the Observatory, I wish to have a bi-weekly report from you that the meteorological work is going on satisfactorily. So long as I have this, I shall not interfere with that Department, but shall endeavour to carry out Dr. Doberck's regulations rigorously. On the other hand if the work of the Observatory suffers, I shall not hesitate to treat the regulations as waste paper and make what regulations I think necessary.
(Sgd.) John J. Plummer.
6.
As regards Mr. Plummer states that he did not know Miss Doberck and therefore had no relations cordial or otherwise with her, but that he was in cordial relations with the staff. After examining Mr. Figg, who appeared reluctant to say anything which might cause friction, we are of opinion that this latter officer considered that on one or two occasions, he had not been considerately treated by Mr. Plummer.
7.
To sum up Dr. Doberck considers that Mr. Plummer is an excellent