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3.
I enclose copies of reports by
Drs. J. Bell, and W. B. A. Moore, of 2 letters addressed
to Mr. Nicholas and of 2 letters written by him.
Enclosures Enclosures 3 & 5.
Enclosures 4 & 6.
1 & 2.
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4.
As he declined to appear before
the Executive Council to answer the charges brought against
him and had admitted in his letter of the 30th. April that
the charge of being under the influence of alcohol whilst
on duty was correct, I deemed it unnecessary to call upon
Drs. Bell and Moore and Wardmaster Egerton to appear before
the Council to give oral evidence, but considered that the
reports before me and the admission of Mr. Nicholas were
adequate grounds for suspending him.
5.
I have accordingly caused him to
be informed that he has been suspended and that he will
Enclosure 7.
draw half salary for the period 27th. April to 3rd. May
inclusive and that he will thereafter receive no salary.
6.
I transmit an extract of the minutes
of Council and ask for Your Lordship's approval and con-
-firmation of the course and decision taken. If confirmed
arrangements will be made locally for filling the vacancy.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mathan
Governor,&¤..