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examining and advising upon the prospects
of establishing forestry on a profitable
basis.
ch
really
this
I consider that the suggestion Moves
serious consideration.
arranged
a visit is agréée the officer
If such
selected should be asked to give a clear
and detailed outline of the work that
should be carried out. With guidance
of this kind it should be possible for the
Superintendent of the Botanical and
Forestry Department to give effective
supervision to the forestry work necessary
in the Colony. Should you decide to
pursue this suggestion I shall be obliged
if you will communicate direct with the
Governor of the Straits Settlements and
the High Commissioner for the Malay States
with a view to securing the loan of the
services of a suitable officer. I enclose
а
for your information a copy of the despatch
which I have addressed to him upon the
martoo.
I have etc.,
(Sgd.) MALCOLM MacDONALD