342 approximately $12,800): but you will see from the note at the
foot of page 7 of the sessional paper that the value of full
pay leave surrendered will be £892 6 8 and that the
balance of £245 3
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4 will be more than covered by the
savings in lapsing half-pay due to no acting appointments
being made in the majority of cases. The vote is therefore in
the nature of an advance which will be recovered during the
course of the year, and I have the honour to submit for your
approval.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Governor, &c..