CO129-087 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [7] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1862 [7-9] — Page 451

resiques

the

pot on

the 13 Instant,

it has become necessary to fill

the va

vacancy;

and I have, on the

recommendation

斥

the Port

Marter Beneral, appointed Mr.

9. A. Corte Third sorter in the

Port Office, subject to your

approval

braces

for

Mr. Moran's reason resigning is, he states, the opportunity of bettering his prospects, but as The withdrew his Services without

giving

usual

the naval ristice (one mouth) he has forfeited all pay duck himm

The Salary of the Office is $340 £175 per annum, and is provided for in the Retimotes.

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I regret that owing to the peculiar circumstances of Stoughtong I have been unable in this instance

to comply with the rule that requires appointments of this clase Half Salary pending

to be made on

approval.

I have the hour to be,

My Lord Duke, Your braces,

Most Obedient Sewant

Mamont

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