لتنف
10A
would have been acting as Governor for some months and the
suggested relief would not have been required. Under present
arrangements, however, there will only be a space of about
a fortnight between my departure and ir. Clementi's arrival
so that Sir Claud Severn will derive no appreciable benefit
from acting pay. I understand also that he now contemplates
leaving the Colony in December preparatory to retirement.
In these circumstances the proposal which I have put forward
will not benefit him unless it is antedated and I would ask
that if you approve it, the arrangement may be regarded as
having been in force from the beginning of this year.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
B.E. Stubbs
Governor, &c.