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to engage his services as proposed in your letter to him of the
date last mentioned.
I suggest that a copy of the correspondence
be sent to the Secretary of State and to Sir F. Swettenham,
Mr. Ireland having, in my opinion, disclosed himself in colours very objectionable in a person seeking as he does admission to
Government archives.
In case you may find it of some assistance
I attach what I think would be a fitting reply to Mr. Ireland.
(Sa.) H. S. Berkeley, Attorney-General.
26.2.03.
Letter No. 303/190% - 0.0.0. of the 27th. February, 1903, to Mr. A. Ireland, in reply, approved by Governor.
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