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three Officers throughout this period was very heavy and all
three had to work exceptionally long hours in order to get
through it. I considered that their case was an exceptional one
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and allowed each of them to draw £3 a month. Mr. Piercy receiv-
-ed a total of £14 B 5 and Mr. Edwards who went into
*
*
Hospital on 24th. October, 1909, received in all £7 14 10.
5.
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The allowance of £3 a month ceased with
the end of the year and the appointment of a successor to Mr.
Haggard.
6.
I trust that you will consider the
explanation of the circumstances under which these allowances
were given satisfactory and will sanction their payment.
I have the honour to be.
Sir.
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Hangar
Governor,&c..