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I

Lieutenant. Pedder

out-going

or goes

home by the

Packet of the 11th instant, and during his absence, the duties of Harbour

the

Master will be performed by Mr. Michell,

Chief Clerk in the Department, and those of Marine Magistrate by

Mr. Hillier, the Chief Magistrate of Police The half salary of Lieutenant Pedder, available for the performance of his duties, is L. 300, _ two thirds of which will be drawn by Mr. Michell, and the ing third by Mr. Hillier, in addition to their respective Salaries.

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I beg to inclose, for Your Grace's information, the usual Certificate,

signed by

me a

and the Colonial. Treasurer,

showing the requisite particulars connected with this leave ; and I hope that the arrangements made for the performance of D

Lieutenant Pedder's duties, being similar to those adopted when he was

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allowed leave of absence in February 1851, will be approved by Your Trace.

I have the honor to be,

"With the highest respect,

My Lord. Duke,

Your Grace's

Your

Most Obedient,

Humble. Servan 7

Mtan