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distinct Clerk was

co-existent

only with the commencement

Colony, involving as this

f

this

did additional work in

the

preparation and registry of Leases, 4o. As the work diminished, it now appears that un Tarrant found private practice for himself in the lower occupations of an Attorney,

and that the present light duties be performed by

un

Power the Senior Clerk, with

an addition to his salary of

£50, and Mr Harrison the

Second Clerk with

of £25.-

an

increase

CT.

The total nett

reduction will therefore be

£300

and

there is too much reason to

apprehend that his superfluous bisure was condusive to the disreputable course

of proceeding

which the late investigations

served to indicate.

f

It has been arranged

that Mr Tarrant's late office Registry Clerk in the Land Office be abolished, with its Talary of £375 per annum,

an arrange.

per annum, an =ment in and of lessening the Civil charges. If

the Colony

which I trust will meet with Your Lordship's approval.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect, Your Lordship's

most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Mani