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for promotion, I have the
honour to state that the
applicant is steady and trustworthy, if rather dulls he is also reported to be some what deaf.
2.
If reference is made
to the medical report trans
mitted in
your despatch
N: 217 of 4th November last,
you
will probably agree
that the active outdoor life which will be led by of -ficers appointed to the
newly
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newly acquired territory
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will hardly
son.
3.
suit Mr. Wat
There is no reason
however why, if
why, if an oppor tunity offers, promotion to some other clerical post in the service should not be
granted to Mr Watson if his claims outweigh those of other candidates.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient
Humble