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in nis present post, but that I am
satisfied that on the basis of experience
and merit the promotion of the two officers
who are senior to Mr. Woodward is fully
justified, and that any other decision
would be unfair to them.
3.
I approve your proceeding, as
occasion arises, with the action proposed
in the last paragraph of your despatch
unaer reference.
I have, etc.
(Signed) W. OnMSBY GORE.