CO129-013 - Sir John Davis - 1845 [8-12] — Page 343

To The Honcrable,

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December 30th 1244.

Sir,

F. W. A. Bruce,

Colonial Secretary. VC.

I have the honor to request that;

will apply for the sanction of His

Excellency the Governor to an increase in

the Salary I Receive :

I trust His Excellency will not think this application improper,

considering the

very

arduous nature

of

the duties I have to perform, the

importance and extent of the Public works in progres, and the difficulty of procuring efficient Assistunts; - and that I have the duty of draughtsman

to perform in addition to those of the Clarte of Works, and have besides the accoun