CO129-066 - Public Offices - 1857 — Page 74

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His Grace has no objection to granting Mi Chapman leave of absence for the period of eighteen Months, provided His Excellency considers this indulgue on the understanding necessary, and.

also that Mr (hapman's absence from the Colony at the present time will not present any obstacle to the transfer of the Post Office to the Controul of the Colonial Governm

ment

should that measure be determined

on.

It should also be stated to the

Governor that, if Mr. Chapman leaves the Colony, he will be responsibl during his absence for the Revenue collected, and further that, as the

abilities

abilities of the thief (erk are not known

at this office, it will rest with His Excellency to decide whether he is a proper person to be placed at the head of this Post Office during Mr.Chapman's abena.

I have the honour lobe,

Su

Your most obes

most obedient Servant,

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