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-ship was in reality an honorary post, and when Mr. Ross
resigned the appointment on his transfer to the Land Court it
was offered to and accepted by Mr. Kemp without remuneration.
But Sir William Gascoigne appears to have concurred in Mr.
Lockhart's opinion that it would be hardly fair to employ Mr.
Ross in the Colonial Secretary's Office and as Secretary to
the Squatter's Board without giving hin the same advantages
as regards pay which were enjoyed by other junior Cadets.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Henry Mahe
Governor, &c...