per
15.
annum
I venture to hope that on public grounds M Wodehouse's appointment may be approved and at the higher rate of salary-
Mr Wodehouse has been —
given to understand that he must not expect pro- motion to any-office aboor the clerical branch of the
service.
I have the honour to be,
sir
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Mhack
insort,
Administering the Government.
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The O.A.C.,
MINUTE.
Mr. Fiddian Gfy
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Mr.
Johnson. 6 fs.
Sin -
Mr. Cof.
Mr. Laicas.
Mr. Graham.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
And Betfil 98.
I have the honour
to acknowledge the receipt
of your despatch No. 48 of
the 25th of February last,
respecting the selection
P. Wodehouse for
of th affomitment
as
First Clerk
in the Registrar- General',
Department.