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7.

In fact although legal

proof is wanting, there is little doubt that the 2nd Shroff (at

mee

was the actual

dismissed)

the theft. perpetrator of

8.

Under these circumstances

and noting that the two sureties offered

thoroughly good, the by Assow were Council advised agreement with the proposal made by him through M. Stazeland, subject of conne Grace's approval.

ti

your

9. Your Grace will therefore

peresive

that

of

the original deficit 3,480 Dollars, 1500 dollars is recovered, and the remainder will be replaced in the Treasury by the

end

cus of the This

10.

year

Course

though

not

as

altogether satisfactory creept regards the refund of the public. money seems to me

the only

one

that could be adopted, and I

your

trust

it

your

11.

Grace will accok

sauction.

The matter itself has

caused considerable trouble and annoyance, and in announcing, as I hope, its termination I may repent my regret at M. Forth's evident lack

Supervision

ova

of his departiment, which regret was conveyed to that Officer in Colonial Scouting's letter

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