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during his absence, and I was

informed of

Your Lordship's approval of this arrangement by Despatch No. 185

of 24th Jane, 1856.

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On the receipt of Mr. Holdforth's resignation, which arrived here at the same time with Your Lordship's Despatch Jo 210 of the 20th November last, I caused- letter to be addressed to Mr. Mitchell, of

copy, and from which it will be seen that the salary of the Sheriff and Apistant Magistrate, &o, has been reduced to £. 600 pcr

which the enclosed is a

the 12th instant.

annuni

7 from

No. 2.

I may here remark that. Mr Mitchell

is well informed, has received

а

University

in

education, and is the gentleman who composed the Statements and Reports - forwarded to Your Lordship Despatch Nr. 114 of 28th December last, my opinion, from the time that

and is in

my

he has now acted in the Magistrate »

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-Department, particularly qualified for the office ; I hope therefore that Your Lordship

will see

fit to confirm: Mr. Mitchell in the

situation to which I have nominated him.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect, Your Lordships,

Most Obedient,

Humble Servant,

AR.

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