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probability of a vacancy till he retires, and in
the circumstances, if the promotion is retained in
the Colony as the Un-officials (and of course the
Officials also) desire, Mr Clementi's name is the
one which I would submit for the appointment. I
should be grateful for an indication of your desision
by telegram, and I propose not to make any acting
appointment until I shall have received it and learnt
whether you decide to make the promotion in the
Colony, or to bring in an officer from outside.
In the latter case it would not be necessary for me
to know immediately who had been selected and I
should probably be able to allow Mr Brewin to act
temporarily.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient, humble Servant,
M
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Governor, etc,.
I trust that that I have (owne; to the recommend him of some
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the Unofficials) from compelled to say regarding the fitness Dr. Sencout Smith for the particular conditions of
Colonial
Secretain
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