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and not voluntarily. It is also desirable to know
whether, as suggested to this office by Mr. Newman,
the grant of the pension is in the hands of the
Colonial Office who decide upon the amount to be
granted in necessitous cases.
I shall also be glad to have any further
information in regard to the Fund which you may
consider material.
I am &c.
(Sa)
A. W. Boward
Secretary.
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